34 Hindu families in Canada seeking return to Afghanistan, says former MP (opens original article in a new tab)

Germany denies normalizing relations with Afghanistan's IEA, focusing on technical cooperation for deportations while Afghanistan remains at bottom of global children's rights index.

• Germany's Merz denies normalization of relations with IEA, stating engagement is limited to technical cooperation for deportations
• Germany may allow up to four additional Afghan diplomats from IEA to assist with deportations and consular services
• Afghanistan ranks last in KidsRights Index 2026, highlighting severe challenges for children's rights