A former Afghan judge and his family have taken their case to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court after nearly three years of waiting in Pakistan. Despite passing all security checks and submitting documents, they have not received visas and now face possible deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

The lawsuit, supported by Germany's Civil Rights Association, demands temporary visas to allow the family entry. The association said the judge went into hiding after the Taliban takeover, and Berlin had already issued an acceptance letter in December 2022.

Earlier, the Berlin Administrative Court dismissed their urgent request, ruling that an admission letter does not automatically guarantee a visa and that resettlement remains a political decision.

The judge voiced frustration, saying he defended human rights for years in Afghanistan and trusted Germany's promises, but now his family is left unprotected from Taliban threats.

Rights groups have urged the German government to uphold its commitments, warning that failure to act could have serious humanitarian consequences. Around 2,000 Afghans remain stranded in Pakistan as deportations increase.

The case underlines the gap between Germany's pledges and its actions. Advocates stress that Berlin's credibility and humanitarian duty depend on protecting Afghan allies at risk.

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