4 h. ago US extends Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Refugees by 60 days

The U.S. has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees by 60 days, preventing deportation for thousands. The head of AfghanEvac in the United States announced that the federal government has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees by another 60 days. According to Shawn VanDiver, this decision, announced today, Saturday, May 10, […] The post US extends Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Refugees by 60 days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times

Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees, including those married to Pakistani citizens, separating families despite years of residency. As Pakistan intensifies the deportation of thousands of migrants, many families with cross-border ties are on the brink of collapse. Afghan citizens, who have lived in Pakistan for years and married Pakistani citizens, now face forced expulsion and […] The post Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April

In April, 250,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile resources amid ongoing economic and humanitarian crises. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that approximately 250,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran and Pakistan in April 2025 alone. Out of the total, nearly 96,000 were forcibly deported, while about […] The post UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Advocates furious to learn some Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation

Advocates furious to learn some Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation  WSB-TV

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1 week ago Some Afghan refugees at risk for deportation with protected status set to end soon

Some Afghan refugees at risk for deportation with protected status set to end soon  WSB-TV

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2 w. ago Afghan refugees in Georgia face deportation, Raffensperger raises alarm

Afghan refugees in Georgia face deportation, Raffensperger raises alarm  WJCL

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2 w. ago Trump administration discussed possible exemptions for some Afghan refugees facing deportation

Trump administration discussed possible exemptions for some Afghan refugees facing deportation  Politico

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2 w. ago Thousands of once protected Afghan refugees in the United States face deportation

Thousands of once protected Afghan refugees in the United States face deportation  Middle East Institute

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2 w. ago Afghan refugees in Iowa fear deportation after receiving DHS letters

Afghan refugees in Iowa fear deportation after receiving DHS letters  KCCI

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2 w. ago Video: Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reach 1 million

Video: Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reach 1 million  InfoMigrants

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2 w. ago Dozens of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported from Tajikistan, Sources Say

Tajik security forces have reportedly carried out a fresh wave of forced deportations of Afghan refugees from the western city of Vahdat, expelling at least 47 individuals to Afghanistan via the Sherkhan border, sources on the ground told Khaama Press on Monday. The deported individuals, according to a local Afghan refugee who spoke on the condition of […] The post Dozens of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported from Tajikistan, Sources Say appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reaches 1 million

Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reaches 1 million  DW

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3 w. ago US orders Afghan refugees to leave country or face deportation

US orders Afghan refugees to leave country or face deportation  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago Washington Post criticizes Trump Administration’s decision on Afghan Refugees

The Washington Post has highlighted the severe conditions facing Afghan refugees, urging that they should not be deported back to Afghanistan, where the situation remains dire. The Washington Post has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to declare Afghanistan a safe country and expel Afghan refugees. The editorial points out that, despite claims of improved […] The post Washington Post criticizes Trump Administration’s decision on Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Khalilzad: Pakistan may be using refugee expulsions to transfer ISIS fighters to Afghanistan

Khalilzad Claims Pakistan is Exploiting Afghan refugees Deportations as a Cover to transfer ISIS Fighters into Afghanistan for Strategic Purposes. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy, has raised concerns about the widespread deportation of migrants from Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad might use the situation as a cover to relocate ISIS operatives to Afghanistan. This morning, […] The post Khalilzad: Pakistan may be using refugee expulsions to transfer ISIS fighters to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 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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4 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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