People with a residence permit in Germany must be given immediate support when leaving the country
Berlin, May 4, 2023 - terre des hommes , International Rescue Committee (IRC), medico international and TERRE DES FEMMES are calling on the German government to immediately accept, provide exit opportunities and support: People from Afghanistan who have been promised admission by Germany must be brought to safety immediately and supported in doing so.
"We view the recent news of the temporary suspension of all resettlement programs for vulnerable people from Afghanistan with great concern. The indefinite suspension of visa processing and issuance has further exacerbated the already dire situations for all those affected and created new dangers and uncertainties."
We call on the Federal Government to immediately issue visas for persons with offers of admission, to enable departure options for all those affected via all embassies – not just Islamabad – and to support all persons with offers of admission in transit countries until evacuation.
Furthermore, we see the Federal Government as having a duty to create transparency about all measures and to issue commitments for admission as quickly as possible within the framework of the Federal Reception Program and the local staff procedures.
Vulnerable people from Afghanistan have a right to hope, safety, and the prospect of survival