8 h. 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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9 h. 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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9 h. 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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55 h. ago Spokane's Afghan community grapples with more uncertainty as Trump administration ends Temporary Protected Status

Spokane's Afghan community grapples with more uncertainty as Trump administration ends Temporary Protected Status  The Spokesman-Review

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4 d. ago 98 Afghan migrants freed from Pakistani prisons, return home

Ninety-eight Afghan migrants were freed from Pakistani prisons and repatriated through the Spin Boldak border crossing. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced in a statement the release of 98 Afghan migrants from prisons in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s statement on Saturday, April 26, these individuals were repatriated through the Spin Boldak border crossing. […] The post 98 Afghan migrants freed from Pakistani prisons, return home appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Afghan refugees in Georgia face deportation, Raffensperger raises alarm

Afghan refugees in Georgia face deportation, Raffensperger raises alarm  WJCL

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Georgia official urges reconsideration of Afghan Christian Refugee Status

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called for the U.S. to reconsider the status of Afghan Christian refugees facing danger. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan Christian refugees. During a visit to Savannah on Friday, April 25, […] The post Georgia official urges reconsideration of Afghan Christian Refugee Status appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago 'U.S. let go of my hand that it had extended to help': Afghan refugees on promises broken under Trump

'U.S. let go of my hand that it had extended to help': Afghan refugees on promises broken under Trump  WBUR

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5 d. ago Afghan refugees lose temporary protected status, must return to unstable nation

Afghan refugees lose temporary protected status, must return to unstable nation  Atlanta News First

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6 d. ago Afghan refugees say promises broken under Trump immigrations plans

Afghan refugees say promises broken under Trump immigrations plans  WBUR

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6 d. ago Over 200 Afghan Refugees in Iowa ordered to leave US immediately

Over 200 Afghan refugees in Iowa have been ordered by U.S. authorities to leave the country immediately, facing legal action. American media reports indicate that in April, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent emails to over 200 Afghan refugees residing in Iowa, instructing them to leave the country immediately. According to Axios, the emails, […] The post Over 200 Afghan Refugees in Iowa ordered to leave US immediately appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Quetta Chamber urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan refugees amid labor shortages

The Quetta Chamber of Commerce urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan workers, highlighting the impact on Balochistan’s economy. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Quetta has urged the government of Pakistan to issue work permits to skilled Afghan refugees engaged in sectors such as mining, agriculture, and other industries. The request […] The post Quetta Chamber urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan refugees amid labor shortages appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago US Courts to review Afghan Immigration Cases, says White House

The White House announced U.S. courts will individually review Afghan immigration cases as temporary protection status for many is ending soon. Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, announced that Afghan immigration cases in the United States will be reviewed by courts. The announcement, made during a press conference on April 22, emphasized that Afghan migrants who […] The post US Courts to review Afghan Immigration Cases, says White House appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Over 100 migrants freed from Pakistani jails and returned to Afghanistan

Over 100 Afghan migrants were freed from Pakistani jails and have returned to Afghanistan, following their brief detention. The Ministry of Refugees and Returnees has announced the release of 115 Afghan migrants from Pakistani prisons. The release occurred on April 21, when the migrants returned through the Spin Boldak border crossing. According to the statement, […] The post Over 100 migrants freed from Pakistani jails and returned to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Afghan female footballer in Germany faces deportation threat

An Afghan female footballer, seeking refuge in Germany after fleeing Taliban threats, now faces deportation under EU asylum policies. Nazira Khairzad, a former player of the Afghanistan women’s national football team, is facing possible deportation from Germany to Italy, despite fleeing her home country due to security threats posed by the Taliban. Her case has […] The post Afghan female footballer in Germany faces deportation threat appeared first on Khaama Press.

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