By Horn Africa News Staff
Mogadishu — Eight Somali nationals were deported from Germany and landed in Mogadishu today. The individuals had been living in various parts of Germany, particularly in the federal states of Saxony (Sachsen) and Bavaria (Bayern), before their removal following criminal convictions. German authorities say the group was found guilty of serious offenses, including attempted murder, rape, robbery, grievous bodily harm, assaulting police, and attempted fraud.
The deportations are part of a broader campaign by German authorities to return Somali citizens residing illegally in the country. Somalia, Germany to cooperate on deportation of migrants | Somali Guardian. This effort follows a bilateral agreement between Germany and Somalia aimed at facilitating the repatriation of undocumented nationals.
The move has triggered anxiety among Somali refugees in Germany, particularly those without legal residency. Many fear they could face deportation if found in violation of immigration rules—especially if linked to criminal activity.
Germany, like many European countries, hosts a large Somali diaspora, much of it composed of asylum seekers who fled violence, instability, and poverty. The latest deportations underscore the tightening of immigration policies across Europe, with a growing focus on enforcing the return of foreign nationals with criminal records.
A total of 65,000 Somalis currently reside in Germany, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz noting that only a “small number” lack the legal right to remain in the country.
