10 h. ago Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, focusing on those with Afghan Citizen Cards, amid confusion over deadlines. Reports from Pakistan’s media indicate that the government has begun deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, amid confusion over the “extended deadline.” This deportation process started on Thursday, April 3rd, with Afghan citizens holding the Afghan Citizen […] The post Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Family urges Trump to release US citizen from Taliban Custody

The family of a U.S. citizen urges the Trump administration to secure his release from Taliban custody, demanding swift action. Following the release of another U.S. citizen from Taliban custody, the family of Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan-American detained by the Taliban for over two and a half years, has urged the Trump administration to […] The post Family urges Trump to release US citizen from Taliban Custody appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees

In an open letter, over 100 human rights groups, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, urge Pakistan to rescind the March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees, citing risks of deportation to Afghanistan. Over 100 international human rights organizations and advocates, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, have urgently appealed to Pakistan’s government to […] The post Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Canadians born in Iran, Afghanistan turned away at U.S. border, after Trump executive order on terror threats

Canadians born in Iran, Afghanistan turned away at U.S. border, after Trump executive order on terror threats  The Globe and Mail

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7 d. ago Poland temporarily suspends Asylum Rights for Security Reasons

Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, announced that his government would temporarily suspend the right to asylum for individuals entering through the Belarusian border due to security concerns. This decision followed the signing of a controversial bill into law by the President. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, criticized the law, urging the European Union […] The post Poland temporarily suspends Asylum Rights for Security Reasons appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Iran executes Afghan citizen, reports human rights organization

Iran Human Rights Organization has reported that Iran executed an Afghan citizen. The organization announced on Friday, March 14, that the execution took place six days ago at the central prison in Shiraz. The organization identified the man as Zaki Zakiri, a resident of Nangarhar province in Afghanistan. According to the report, Zaki was arrested […] The post Iran executes Afghan citizen, reports human rights organization appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UNESCO calls for restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has emphasized the restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8. The organization has called for global mobilization to address these issues. In a message published on Saturday, March 8, UNESCO condemned the denial of secondary education […] The post UNESCO calls for restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan to expel Afghan citizens with ‘Citizenship Cards’ by March 31

The Pakistani government has set a deadline of March 31, 2025, for Afghan Citizen Card ACC” to leave the country, marking a significant step in its immigration policy. This decision has raised concerns among the Afghan community and international organizations, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by refugees in Pakistan. According to a report by Dawn […] The post Pakistan to expel Afghan citizens with ‘Citizenship Cards’ by March 31 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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