69 h. 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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6 d. ago Pakistan Defies Global Appeals with Mass Deportations of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan Defies Global Appeals with Mass Deportations of Afghan Refugees  8am media

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8 d. ago Over one million Afghan Refugees deported from Iran in one year

Over one million Afghan refugees were deported by Iranian authorities in one year, highlighting escalating enforcement of strict immigration policies. Iranian media, citing government officials, reported that over 1.12 million Afghan migrants were deported from Iran during the solar year March 2024–March 2025, as part of Tehran’s intensified policy to curb illegal immigration. Saeed Montazerolmahdi, […] The post Over one million Afghan Refugees deported from Iran in one year appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Afghan refugees shut down businesses in Peshawar ahead of Pakistan’s deportation deadline

Pakistani officials have warned that operations to arrest and deport undocumented Afghan migrants will begin after April 11, affecting businesses. Following the expiration of Pakistan’s deadline for the return of Afghan migrants, many Afghan refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have halted their businesses. According to reports from Express News, on Friday, April 4, several Afghan citizens […] The post Afghan refugees shut down businesses in Peshawar ahead of Pakistan’s deportation deadline appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, focusing on those with Afghan Citizen Cards, amid confusion over deadlines. Reports from Pakistan’s media indicate that the government has begun deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, amid confusion over the “extended deadline.” This deportation process started on Thursday, April 3rd, with Afghan citizens holding the Afghan Citizen […] The post Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 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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2 w. ago Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees

In an open letter, over 100 human rights groups, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, urge Pakistan to rescind the March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees, citing risks of deportation to Afghanistan. Over 100 international human rights organizations and advocates, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, have urgently appealed to Pakistan’s government to […] The post Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago 24 Afghan Refugees detained in two separate Operations in Turkey

Turkish police have detained 24 Afghan refugees in two separate operations across different cities, transferring them to deportation centers for further processing and eventual return to Afghanistan. On Tuesday, the police in Balikesir announced the detention of 14 Afghan refugees who had illegally entered Turkey. The refugees were taken to the Foreigners’ Deportation Center. In […] The post 24 Afghan Refugees detained in two separate Operations in Turkey appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Afghan refugees: Pakistan turns down Kabul’s request for extending deportation deadline

Afghan refugees: Pakistan turns down Kabul’s request for extending deportation deadline  Yes Punjab

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4 w. ago Afghan Refugees: Facing Deportation from Pakistan and the Threat of the U.S. Red List

Afghan Refugees: Facing Deportation from Pakistan and the Threat of the U.S. Red List  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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4 w. ago Iran deports over 300 Afghan refugees daily from Khorasan Razvi

Iran is deporting over 300 Afghan migrants daily from Khorasan Razavi, as the government intensifies efforts to manage undocumented migration. Mohammad Ali Nabipur, the political and social deputy of Khorasan Razavi province, has announced that 350 Afghan migrants without residency permits are being expelled daily from the province. According to the Tasnim news agency, Mohammad […] The post Iran deports over 300 Afghan refugees daily from Khorasan Razvi appeared first on Khaama Press.

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