3 d. ago Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns

Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan as expulsion deadline nears are raising serious humanitarian concerns and tensions. As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan approaches, tensions rise as the police conduct raids on student dormitories, residential areas, and guesthouses. The Express Tribune reported that these actions are pushing Pakistan towards […] The post Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Amnesty International urges Pakistan to end abuse and expulsion of Afghan Refugees

Amnesty International has raised concerns over the harassment and mistreatment of Afghan refugees and migrants in Pakistan, calling for an immediate end to these abuses. The organization has condemned the ongoing violations, particularly in the homes of Afghan migrants, and demanded that Pakistan stop this persecution. In a statement released on March 27, Amnesty International […] The post Amnesty International urges Pakistan to end abuse and expulsion of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Pakistan prepares plan to expel undocumented Afghan refugees as deadline approaches

As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan approaches, Sindh province has announced a security and operational plan for removing undocumented migrants. The Pakistani government set a deadline for undocumented migrants, including those with identification cards, to leave by March 31. Afghan refugees now have only nine days left to depart. Reports […] The post Pakistan prepares plan to expel undocumented Afghan refugees as deadline approaches appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan rejects Taliban’s request to suspend Afghan refugee expulsion

Pakistani media have reported that the government of Pakistan has rejected the Taliban’s request to suspend the expulsion of Afghan migrants. This decision has been made despite calls for reconsideration from Afghan authorities. According to the Express Tribune, on Monday, March 17th, sources from the Pakistani government confirmed that the expulsion of illegal Afghan migrants […] The post Pakistan rejects Taliban’s request to suspend Afghan refugee expulsion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy

Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has criticized the Pakistani federal government’s policy regarding Afghan refugees, emphasizing that they should not be forcibly expelled from Pakistan. He considers this policy to be wrong and has called for a revision of the decisions related to the expulsion of these migrants. Gandapur recently stated […] The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Taliban rejects Pakistan’s claim, says no connection between Baloch separatists and Afghanistan

The Taliban has rejected Pakistan’s claim, stating there is no connection between Baloch separatists and Afghanistan in the recent attack. Three days after the Baloch Liberation Army’s attack on a passenger train in Balochistan, the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any links to the separatist group. The Taliban dismissed Pakistan Army’s spokesperson’s claim about […] The post Taliban rejects Pakistan’s claim, says no connection between Baloch separatists and Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Taliban Refutes Afghanistan Link To Pakistan Train Hijack, Says 'We Categorically Reject....'

Taliban Refutes Afghanistan Link To Pakistan Train Hijack, Says 'We Categorically Reject....'  Outlook India

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3 w. ago 20% of Afghans deported from Islamabad and Rawalpindi hold UN documents

In February, 20% of the Afghans deported from Islamabad and Rawalpindi were found to have UN Refugee Agency documents, raising concerns about the forced expulsions of individuals seeking protection. In February, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed a significant spike in deportations, with 930 Afghans forcibly returned to Afghanistan—double the number from just two […] The post 20% of Afghans deported from Islamabad and Rawalpindi hold UN documents appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions

A group of human rights organizations and refugee advocacy groups have issued an open letter to the government of Pakistan, stating that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants violates international law, their basic rights, and the country’s obligations, calling for an immediate halt to the process. The open letter states: “Many Afghan men and women, […] The post Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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