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Switzerland deports two Afghan criminals to Afghanistan
They are “serious offenders” who present a threat to Switzerland’s internal security, Swiss media was told
Switzerland has deported two convicted criminals from Afghanistan to Kabul.
This marked the first deportation from Switzerland to Afghanistan since 2019, a spokesperson for the ministry of justice confirmed Sunday.
They are “serious offenders” who present a threat to Switzerland’s internal security, SEM Deputy Director Vincenzo Mascioli told Switzerland’s local media.
Officials said the two Afghans received CHF500 ($583) in cash from the Swiss authorities to help them get started before their departure.
Further deportations are now to follow “as quickly as possible”, Mascioli said.
Sonntagsblick newspaper reported that 13 serious criminals from Afghanistan are still in Switzerland.