2 h. ago Pakistan Rejects UN Appeal to Halt Deportation of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has rejected UN appeals to suspend Afghan refugee deportations, insisting on enforcement of its repatriation plan despite humanitarian concerns raised after Afghanistan’s deadly Kunar earthquake. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed calls from the United Nations to suspend the ongoing deportation of Afghan refugees, insisting the government’s decision will be implemented. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat […] The post Pakistan Rejects UN Appeal to Halt Deportation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago Afghan Nationals Lead Germany’s Asylum Applications Amid Stricter Policies

From January to August 2025, Afghan nationals submitted over 30,000 asylum requests in Germany, driven by Taliban restrictions on women and worsening conditions at home. Afghan nationals accounted for the highest number of asylum applications in Germany in 2025, with 104,012 submissions recorded between January and August. Among these, 14,865 were first-time applications, while 15,914 […] The post Afghan Nationals Lead Germany’s Asylum Applications Amid Stricter Policies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago Iran Executes Four Afghan Citizens Amid Widespread Prisoner Rights Concerns

Iran has executed four Afghan nationals among ten prisoners this week, drawing international criticism for systemic human rights violations and raising urgent concerns about foreign detainee safety. Human rights organizations have reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed four more Afghan citizens on Thursday, September 8, continuing a recent wave of executions in […] The post Iran Executes Four Afghan Citizens Amid Widespread Prisoner Rights Concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN Calls on Pakistan to Extend Afghan Refugee Departure Deadline

The United Nations has called on Pakistan to extend the deadline for Afghan refugees’ departure, emphasizing voluntary return, humanitarian considerations, and protection for families and students. Pakistan has announced that from September 1, it will begin deporting approximately 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, which expired on June 30. The government […] The post UN Calls on Pakistan to Extend Afghan Refugee Departure Deadline appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago US Senator Urges Congress to Pass Bill Protecting Former Afghan Allies

A US senator urged Congress to swiftly pass a bipartisan bill granting permanent residency to Afghan allies who worked alongside American forces. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has urged Congress to swiftly pass bipartisan legislation granting permanent residency to thousands of Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces during the war in Afghanistan. The Democratic senator […] The post US Senator Urges Congress to Pass Bill Protecting Former Afghan Allies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Swiss Say Kabul Delegation Helped Verify Afghan Offenders for Deportation

Swiss officials confirmed four Taliban diplomats visited Geneva to identify Afghan convicts, calling the move “sensitive but necessary” to issue valid Kabul-approved travel documents. Swiss state television has reported that four Taliban diplomats recently traveled to Geneva on a discreet mission to identify Afghan nationals convicted of crimes in Switzerland. Officials described the visit as […] The post Swiss Say Kabul Delegation Helped Verify Afghan Offenders for Deportation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago 46 Afghans Among 800 Executed in Iran in less than Eight Months

In less than eight months, Iran has executed 46 Afghan nationals amid a surge in executions, raising concerns over due process, human rights, and growing international criticism. A human rights organization reported on Monday, August 18, that Iran has carried out at least 800 executions in less than eight months of 2025, averaging around 100 […] The post 46 Afghans Among 800 Executed in Iran in less than Eight Months appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan Deports 40 of 2,000 Afghans Accepted for Resettlement in Germany

Pakistan has deported 40 of over 2,000 Afghans approved for resettlement in Germany, raising concerns over safety and Berlin’s commitment to evacuating at-risk Afghan nationals. The German daily Tageszeitung reported Wednesday that more than 2,000 Afghans eligible for resettlement to Germany remain stranded in Pakistan, while authorities there have, for the first time, deported 40 […] The post Pakistan Deports 40 of 2,000 Afghans Accepted for Resettlement in Germany appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Afghan Man Arrested Over Killing of Former U.S. Military Interpreter

An Afghan man has been arrested in Houston over the killing of a former U.S. military interpreter, who was also a well-known advocate for Afghan refugees. Authorities in Houston have arrested an Afghan national in the fatal stabbing of Abdul Rahman Niazi, a former U.S. military interpreter and prominent advocate for Afghan refugees. According to […] The post Afghan Man Arrested Over Killing of Former U.S. Military Interpreter appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations' Afghan female staff, report says

Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations' Afghan female staff, report says  The Independent

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4 w. ago Germany Reports Rising Asylum Applications from Afghanistan’s Women

Germany has reported a sharp increase in asylum applications from Afghanistan’s women, driven by worsening conditions and supported by recent EU rulings recognizing gender-based persecution. Germany has recorded an unprecedented surge in asylum applications from Afghanistan women, driven by the Taliban’s systematic repression of women’s rights since retaking power in 2021. According to Der Spiegel, […] The post Germany Reports Rising Asylum Applications from Afghanistan’s Women appeared first on Khaama Press.

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