According to a report in Germany's Der Spiegel [SHPEE GUHL] magazine, thousands of Afghans claiming to be former Taliban members may have entered Germany in the past two years.
However, most say they've cut ties with the group and are requesting asylum on that basis.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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