37 h. 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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3 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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6 d. ago Desperate Between Homelessness and Forced Deportation: Afghanistan Refugees Without Shelter and Security in Pakistan

Desperate Between Homelessness and Forced Deportation: Afghanistan Refugees Without Shelter and Security in Pakistan  8am.media

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6 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, China, Afghanistan resume trilateral talks in Kabul amid rising militancy, refugee tensions

Pakistan, China, Afghanistan resume trilateral talks in Kabul amid rising militancy, refugee tensions  Arab News PK

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1 week 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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1 week 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 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 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 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 Kabul urges relocation of UN refugee centers from Pakistan to Afghanistan

Kabul urges relocation of UN refugee centers from Pakistan to Afghanistan  Ariana News

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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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3 w. ago Displaced Twice: The Human Cost of Pakistan’s Forced Repatriation of Afghan Refugees

At the Torkham border, where Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa meets Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province, the usual hum of trade and travel has given way to scenes of quiet desperation. Tens of thousands of Afghan families—exhausted, anxious, and often without resources—are returning to a homeland many fled decades ago, or have never seen. Their journey is not one […] The post Displaced Twice: The Human Cost of Pakistan’s Forced Repatriation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Afghans expelled from Iran and Pakistan find no refuge in costly Kabul

Afghans expelled from Iran and Pakistan find no refuge in costly Kabul  The Arab Weekly

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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 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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