3 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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8 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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8 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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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 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 Germany in Talks with Pakistan to Stop Deportation of Over 2,000 Afghans

Germany is in talks with Pakistan to stop the deportation of Afghans eligible for asylum, seeking urgent solutions as Islamabad accelerates removals ahead of September. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has confirmed that Berlin is reviewing the cases of Afghans in Pakistan who are awaiting relocation to Germany, as Islamabad accelerates the deportation of Afghan […] The post Germany in Talks with Pakistan to Stop Deportation of Over 2,000 Afghans appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago The Plight of Afghan Refugees: Human Rights Implications of Deportation by Pakistan

The Plight of Afghan Refugees: Human Rights Implications of Deportation by Pakistan  Modern Diplomacy

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2 w. ago Pakistan Sets Up Special Committee To Identify, Deport Afghan PoR Cardholders

Pakistan Sets Up Special Committee To Identify, Deport Afghan PoR Cardholders  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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3 w. ago Afghanistan Media Group Launches Campaign to stop deportation from Iran and Pakistan

Afghanistan’s Media Support Organization has launched a campaign urging Iran and Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan journalists, calling for faster relocation to safe countries and stressing “journalism is not a crime.” The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has launched a campaign opposing the deportation of Afghan journalists from Iran and Pakistan, warning that such actions […] The post Afghanistan Media Group Launches Campaign to stop deportation from Iran and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UNHCR Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees

UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, girls, and the ill, could violate basic human rights and protections. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghanistan’s refugees holding temporary residence permits, calling for the protection […] The post UNHCR Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Deportation of Afghan Citizens with Temporary Residence Cards

UN Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Deportation of Afghan Citizens with Temporary Residence Cards  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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3 w. ago UN Expert Warns Against Pakistan’s Rapid Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Pakistan’s mass, rapid deportation of Afghan refugees is deeply concerning, citing risks of instability and worsening humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s decision to begin deporting Afghan refugees holding temporary residence cards from September 1 has drawn sharp concern from the United Nations and humanitarian agencies. UN Special Rapporteur […] The post UN Expert Warns Against Pakistan’s Rapid Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Afghan Refugees with Expired Residency Cards in September

Pakistan will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residency cards starting September, citing security concerns and pressure on national resources, officials confirmed. The Government of Pakistan has officially announced that it will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residence cards starting from September 1, 2025. This decision was finalized during a high-level meeting […] The post Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Afghan Refugees with Expired Residency Cards in September appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Facing Deportation, Afghan Mothers in Pakistan’s Chagai District Are Anxious

Facing Deportation, Afghan Mothers in Pakistan’s Chagai District Are Anxious  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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4 w. ago King Salman Aid Center Extends Humanitarian Support to Afghanistan and Conflict Zones

Saudi Arabia’s relief center delivered food and psychological aid to Afghan refugees near Torkham as deportations from Pakistan continue, worsening the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has continued its humanitarian operations, distributing assistance to Afghan refugees expelled from Pakistan and vulnerable families in conflict zones. On Saturday, August 2, […] The post King Salman Aid Center Extends Humanitarian Support to Afghanistan and Conflict Zones appeared first on Khaama Press.

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