Rhine will confer with Taliban on forced removals.

Relocation or moving to a new place - Rhine will confer with Taliban on forced removals.

The current Hessian Minister-President, Boris Rhein, has urged Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to initiate talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan regarding the removal of dangerous criminals. He stated, "If anyone comes to this country because of its values, peace, or rule of law, and then harms or threatens these very qualities, they should leave the country, no matter if it's Syria or Afghanistan. Of course, we need to talk to those in power who can make decisions."

North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), had also expressed a similar opinion. Rhein aligned with Wüst's stance, stating that they are currently in discussions with the Taliban over other matters. "I don't see why we should make a big fuss over this, as it would only strengthen the Taliban," the Minister-President continued.

Chancellor Scholz had earlier indicated a return to deportations to Afghanistan and Syria after a deadly stabbing attack on a police officer in Mannheim. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) is currently reviewing this.

In response to being asked if a potential repatriation agreement with the Taliban might involve payment, Rhein replied, "It's only practical to provide monetary resources to achieve our goals." He further expressed that he finds this acceptable.

However, critics argue against negotiating with the Islamic Taliban, who are unrecognized and should not receive any money that could potentially be used to bolster terror networks both in Germany and abroad. The Taliban have recently shown willingness to cooperate in light of the deportation debate.

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1. Despite the controversy, Boris Rhein and Hendrik Wüst, from Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia respectively, both advocate for dialogue with the Taliban on the issue of deporting dangerous criminals from Afghanistan to Germany.
2. Critics in Germany are vehemently opposed to negotiating with the Taliban, contending that they should not receive any funds that could potentially support terror networks both domestically and abroad.
3. Olaf Scholz, the German Federal Chancellor (SPD), has signaled a possible resumption of deportations to Afghanistan and Syria, following a knife attack on a police officer in Mannheim.
4. Boris Rhein, the Minister-President of Hesse, has suggested that it is logical to provide financial resources to facilitate the relocation or deportation of criminals, a stance which has attracted both support and criticism.
5. The Taliban, currently unrecognized worldwide, have displayed a willingness to engage in negotiations on the topic of deportations, which has sparked controversy and debate within Germany.
6. In light of the discussions between Germany and the Taliban on the matter of criminal repatriation, several thousand refugees in Germany, primarily from Afghanistan and Syria, are worried about their future status in the country.
7. The CDU and SPD, two major German political parties, have differing views on the deportation debate; while the CDU is generally supportive, the SPD's Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, is currently reviewing the issue.
8. As the Taliban-related discussions heat up in Berlin, leaders from various political parties and civil society organizations will grapple with the complex ethical, legal, and human rights implications of potential deportations to Afghanistan or Syria.

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