1 week ago Nearly 50,000 Afghan children deported from Pakistan in 15 days

In the past 15 days, nearly 50,000 Afghan children were deported from Pakistan, facing severe challenges upon their return. In the first 16 days of April 2024, around 50,000 children were among the Afghan refugees expelled from Pakistan. Save the Children has warned that these children face a high risk of separation from their families […] The post Nearly 50,000 Afghan children deported from Pakistan in 15 days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Japan to provide $3 million to support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Japan pledges $3 million to aid Afghan refugees in Pakistan, amid ongoing forced deportations, harassment, and reported torture by Pakistani authorities. Japan has announced a $3 million contribution to support UNHCR programs aiding Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The funds will help provide healthcare, identification documents, and services addressing gender-based violence. Funded through Japan’s supplementary budget, […] The post Japan to provide $3 million to support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Pakistan FM visits Kabul amid ongoing deportation of over 800,000 Afghan refugees

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a one-day official visit. This comes amid the expulsion of over 85,000 Afghans, including mostly children, in just over two weeks, causing significant concern and hardship for displaced families. Pakistan has launched a strict campaign to deport over 800,000 Afghans by the end of […] The post Pakistan FM visits Kabul amid ongoing deportation of over 800,000 Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Rights Activists Urge UN To End Forced Deportations Of Afghans From Iran, Pakistan

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2 w. ago Thousands of Afghan families facing Humanitarian Crisis after forced deportation from Pakistan

Over 44,000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from Pakistan since April 1, facing severe shortages of food, water, and shelter. Thousands of Afghan families forcibly deported from Pakistan are facing a dire humanitarian crisis. Since April 1, over 44,000 individuals, including many children, have been expelled under Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners Return Program. These returnees, […] The post Thousands of Afghan families facing Humanitarian Crisis after forced deportation from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Sharp rise in forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan

Nearly 45,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan in ten days amid a sharp rise in forced deportations, UNHCR reports. Since the second phase of the forced deportation campaign began, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that 44,900 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan in just ten days, from April […] The post Sharp rise in forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Over 11,000 Afghan Refugees expelled from Pakistan; PoR cardholders protected until June 30

Over 11,000 Afghan migrants have been expelled from Pakistan in the latest phase, while PoR cardholders are protected until June 30. Pakistani media reports have revealed that, since the beginning of the second phase of forced Afghan migrant expulsions, 11,371 Afghan migrants were deported from the country between April 1 to April 9. This includes […] The post Over 11,000 Afghan Refugees expelled from Pakistan; PoR cardholders protected until June 30 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials

Afghan refugees in Pakistan are reportedly facing abuse and property looting during forced expulsions, according to officials’ statements. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan has condemned the ongoing detention and forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan. According to the ministry, these migrants are subjected to violence and their belongings are seized by […] The post Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi

Pakistan has announced plans to begin the forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan migrants with citizenship cards, raising concerns internationally. Security officials in Pakistan’s Sindh province have announced the commencement of the forced deportation of 16,138 Afghan citizens holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). Pakistani media reported on Friday, April 4, that more than 150 individuals have […] The post Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN calls for end to Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees

UN experts have called for an immediate halt to the deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, stressing that such actions violate international human rights and refugee laws. On Friday, April 4, the UN issued a press statement emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions for Afghan migrants and greater support from the international community. The statement […] The post UN calls for end to Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants after the March 31 deadline, with no extension granted for voluntary departure. The Pakistani government has begun deporting Afghans living in the country without legal documents, starting today, Tuesday, April 1st, after the deadline for voluntary departure expired. Pakistani media reports that after the expiration of this deadline, the […] The post Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days

Pakistan has postponed Afghan deportations until April 10, aiming to expel 3 million refugees by the end of the year. Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation and expulsion of Afghan migrants by 10 days, now set for April 10. This decision comes in consideration of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, as reported by […] The post Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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