8 h. ago Pakistan Detains Afghan Refugees Despite Germany Relocation Agreements

Pakistani authorities detained several Afghan refugees, including children, awaiting relocation to Germany, raising international concerns over their safety and highlighting delays in implementing agreed transfer arrangements. Pakistani authorities have detained several Afghan refugees in Islamabad, including two children, despite prior agreements with Germany to facilitate their safe relocation. The individuals were held in a local […] The post Pakistan Detains Afghan Refugees Despite Germany Relocation Agreements 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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4 d. ago Afghan female refugees find freedom and a voice through football after fleeing Kabul during the Taliban takeover

Afghan female refugees find freedom and a voice through football after fleeing Kabul during the Taliban takeover  archivoprisma.com.ar

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4 d. ago Afghan women refugees find freedom and a voice through football after fleeing Kabul during Taliban takeover

Afghan women refugees find freedom and a voice through football after fleeing Kabul during Taliban takeover  Sportstar

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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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8 d. ago Germany Resumes Processing Afghan Refugee Cases, Sends Staff to Pakistan

Germany Resumes Processing Afghan Refugee Cases, Sends Staff to Pakistan  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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8 d. ago Paris Prosecutor Opens Probe into Police Abuse of Afghan Asylum Seekers

French prosecutors launched an investigation after Afghan refugees alleged violent police abuse, following Mediapart’s exposé. The case highlights growing concerns over migrant rights and accountability in France. The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a formal investigation into allegations of police violence against asylum seekers, following complaints filed by two Afghan refugees and an investigative report […] The post Paris Prosecutor Opens Probe into Police Abuse of Afghan Asylum Seekers appeared first on Khaama Press.

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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 Humanitarian Crisis: Afghan Refugees with Legal Papers Forced to Live in Islamabad Parks

Afghan refugees with legal documents, expelled from homes in Islamabad, now live in public parks without food, shelter, or medical care, creating a growing humanitarian crisis. Afghan refugees with legal documents who were evicted from their homes in Islamabad are now spending nights in a city park, struggling with hunger, heat, and cold. According to […] The post Humanitarian Crisis: Afghan Refugees with Legal Papers Forced to Live in Islamabad Parks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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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 ‘Very grateful’: Afghan refugee’s incredible journey from Kabul to Cairns

‘Very grateful’: Afghan refugee’s incredible journey from Kabul to Cairns  Cairns Post

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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 Former Afghan ambassador to India meets with minister of refugees in Kabul

Former Afghan ambassador to India meets with minister of refugees in Kabul  Ariana News

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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 Afrasiab Khattak Says Pakistan’s Use of Afghan Refugees in War Economy Could Spark ‘Another 9/11’

Afrasiab Khattak accused Pakistan’s military of exploiting Afghan refugees for its war economy, diverting aid, backing militants, and warned that ignoring Afghanistan could trigger another 9/11-style crisis. Former senator and Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak has accused Pakistan’s military of systematically exploiting Afghan refugees for decades to serve its so-called “war economy.” Speaking at […] The post Afrasiab Khattak Says Pakistan’s Use of Afghan Refugees in War Economy Could Spark ‘Another 9/11’ appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Hundreds of Afghans in Pakistan Arrested and Deported After Germany Halts Resettlement Program

Around 400 Afghans awaiting relocation to Germany have been arrested in Pakistan, with several deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking urgent calls from rights groups to halt removals and resume transfers. Hundreds of Afghans awaiting relocation to Germany have been arrested in Pakistan following Berlin’s suspension of its resettlement program for vulnerable Afghans. Humanitarian groups warn […] The post Hundreds of Afghans in Pakistan Arrested and Deported After Germany Halts Resettlement Program appeared first on Khaama Press.

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