A bitter return for Iraqis kicked out of Europe

Iraqi Mohammed Jalal, who spent a decade seeking asylum in Germany, was ultimately denied and returned to Kurdistan, facing the same challenges that prompted his initial departure. Now unemployed and living in difficult conditions with his elderly father, Jalal hopes for a chance to return to Europe and work legally. His experience reflects a broader trend of Iraqis and other migrants being repatriated as European nations tighten migration policies, with ongoing efforts to assist returnees in finding employment in Iraq amid economic struggles.