Algeria Becomes Germany's Third Most Significant Deportation Destination
In recent developments, Algeria has emerged as Germany's third most important destination for deportations, according to new statistics released by the German government. In the first half of 2026, Germany deported a total of 983 individuals to Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, which accounts for more than one-tenth of all deportations to these North African countries. Specifically, Algeria saw 391 deportations, making it a significant focus following Turkey and Georgia, which recorded 1,384 and 602 deportations, respectively. Morocco and Tunisia followed closely with 332 and 260 deportations, respectively. Overall, the German government reported a total of 9,663 deportations during this period.
Physical Force and Security Involvement in Deportations
One alarming aspect of these deportations is the reported use of physical force by security personnel. The Federal Police recorded instances of physical force being utilized in 786 cases of deportation in the first half of the year, with Algeria and Morocco accounting for 457 of these incidents—276 directed towards Algeria and 181 towards Morocco. These deportations were primarily carried out via charter flights. Additionally, 665 deported individuals were escorted by foreign security forces, with Algeria having the highest involvement, as security personnel from the North African nation accompanied 242 deportees. This statistic highlights a concerning trend, as nearly 60% of all deportations to Algeria involved such security escorts. The majority of deportations were conducted by air, with 8,629 individuals transported by airplane, while only 1,002 were deported by land and 32 by sea. The Frankfurt am Main airport was the main departure point, handling 3,650 deportations, followed by Munich, Düsseldorf, and Berlin-Brandenburg.
As reported by fr.de.
