8 h. ago Pakistan Begins Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Following Residency Deadline

Pakistan has launched widespread detentions of Afghan migrants after residency permits expired, targeting over 1.4 million individuals, while border crossings like Torkham face severe congestion. The Pakistani Ministry of Interior has issued new orders to detain and deport Afghan migrants following the expiration of their residency permits on Monday. Authorities have requested daily updates from […] The post Pakistan Begins Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Following Residency Deadline appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago UN Envoy Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Afghan Refugees

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett urged Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan refugees, warning expulsions violate international commitments and could trigger a humanitarian crisis, stressing safer resettlement pathways are needed. United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has urged Pakistan to halt its ongoing deportations of Afghan refugees, warning that the move […] The post UN Envoy Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Push to deport failed Afghan asylum seekers from Europe could benefit the Taliban

Push to deport failed Afghan asylum seekers from Europe could benefit the Taliban  Wired-Gov

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6 d. ago UNHCR: 2.3 Million Afghan Refugees Expelled from Iran and Pakistan Face Dire Humanitarian Crisis

UNHCR reports 2.3 million Afghan refugees expelled from Iran and Pakistan this year, warning they face severe hardship and urgent humanitarian needs. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarm over the mass deportation of Afghan migrants, confirming that 2.3 million people have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan this year. According to the agency, […] The post UNHCR: 2.3 Million Afghan Refugees Expelled from Iran and Pakistan Face Dire Humanitarian Crisis appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Three Afghan Women Married to Pakistanis Receive Court Protection, Deportation Suspended

The Islamabad High Court has granted legal protection to three Afghan women married to Pakistani citizens, suspending their deportation and ensuring their families’ rights remain intact. The Islamabad High Court has ruled that foreign women married to Pakistani citizens are entitled to acquire Pakistani citizenship. This decision came after three Afghan women filed petitions seeking […] The post Three Afghan Women Married to Pakistanis Receive Court Protection, Deportation Suspended appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Islamabad High Court Halts Deportation Of 18 Afghan Migrants

Islamabad High Court Halts Deportation Of 18 Afghan Migrants  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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9 d. ago Islamabad High Court Blocks Deportation of 18 Afghan Refugees with Expired PoR Cards

The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees with expired PoR cards, granting temporary relief amid Pakistan’s broader repatriation plan starting September. The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary reprieve preventing the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. Notices were sent to Pakistan’s Interior […] The post Islamabad High Court Blocks Deportation of 18 Afghan Refugees with Expired PoR Cards appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Rights Groups Urge Germany to Relocate Over 2,000 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan

Over 2,000 Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation. Rights groups urge Germany to act quickly, reduce visa delays, and ensure safe relocation to avoid further danger. Over two thousand Afghan refugees currently residing in Pakistan are at risk of being deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, prompting urgent appeals from several prominent human rights organizations for […] The post Rights Groups Urge Germany to Relocate Over 2,000 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Pakistan Accelerating Deportations Of Afghan Migrants, Say Taliban

Pakistan Accelerating Deportations Of Afghan Migrants, Say Taliban  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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1 week 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 'Gives us some hope': Afghan women at risk of deportation due to USAID cuts look to find home at U of R

'Gives us some hope': Afghan women at risk of deportation due to USAID cuts look to find home at U of R  CBC

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2 w. ago Activists Press Berlin to Transfer 2,000 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan

Activists are urging Berlin to urgently transfer 2,000 Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan, warning that arrests and deportations risk sending them back into dangerous conditions in Afghanistan. Human rights defenders, civil society groups, and protest movements have urged Germany to act quickly on behalf of more than 2,000 Afghan refugees holding official acceptance letters. In […] The post Activists Press Berlin to Transfer 2,000 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UNAMA Chief Warns of Crisis From Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees

UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva warned that mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan could trigger a humanitarian crisis, straining Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure and impoverished population. Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has warned that the large-scale return of Afghan refugees could have catastrophic consequences without urgent global support. […] The post UNAMA Chief Warns of Crisis From Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Zahra Nader on Iran’s brutal deportations of Afghan refugees: State of Southasia #30

Zahra Nader on Iran’s brutal deportations of Afghan refugees: State of Southasia #30  Himal Southasian

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2 w. ago UN warns of funding shortages amid mass deportations of Afghan Refugees

UNHCR warns its funds are depleting as 2.2 million Afghans are expelled from Iran and Pakistan, urging urgent aid amid worsening poverty and dire humanitarian crisis. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that its budget is running out as the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan continues. In a […] The post UN warns of funding shortages amid mass deportations of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Opinion | Support our allies who are Afghan refugees. Don’t deport them.

Opinion | Support our allies who are Afghan refugees. Don’t deport them.  Star Tribune

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2 w. ago Rights Groups Sue German Ministers for Failing to Stop Deportation of Afghans from Pakistan

Two rights groups filed a lawsuit against German ministers, accusing them of failing to prevent Pakistan’s deportation of approved Afghan refugees facing serious risks if returned. Two refugee rights organizations have filed a criminal complaint against Germany’s foreign and interior ministers, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan refugees recently deported from Pakistan despite having […] The post Rights Groups Sue German Ministers for Failing to Stop Deportation of Afghans from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach

My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach  BBC

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2 w. ago RSF Calls on Countries Worldwide to Grant Visas and Protect At

RSF urged governments worldwide to grant visas to at-risk Afghan journalists, warning that many face persecution, harassment, and deportation without urgent international support and safe relocation opportunities. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has warned that the deportation of Afghan journalists from neighboring countries could expose them once again to torture, threats, and arbitrary detention by the […] The post RSF Calls on Countries Worldwide to Grant Visas and Protect At-Risk Journalists appeared first on Khaama Press.

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