7 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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7 d. ago Three Afghan Women Married to Pakistanis Receive Court Protection, Deportation Suspended

The Islamabad High Court has granted legal protection to three Afghan women married to Pakistani citizens, suspending their deportation and ensuring their families’ rights remain intact. The Islamabad High Court has ruled that foreign women married to Pakistani citizens are entitled to acquire Pakistani citizenship. This decision came after three Afghan women filed petitions seeking […] The post Three Afghan Women Married to Pakistanis Receive Court Protection, Deportation Suspended appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago US Senator Urges Congress to Pass Bill Protecting Former Afghan Allies

A US senator urged Congress to swiftly pass a bipartisan bill granting permanent residency to Afghan allies who worked alongside American forces. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has urged Congress to swiftly pass bipartisan legislation granting permanent residency to thousands of Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces during the war in Afghanistan. The Democratic senator […] The post US Senator Urges Congress to Pass Bill Protecting Former Afghan Allies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago U.S. Senators Urge Israel to Guarantee Journalist Safety and Access in Gaza

Seventeen U.S. senators urged the State Department to press Israel to ensure journalist safety and allow international media access to Gaza, citing censorship, restrictions, and recent journalist deaths. Seventeen U.S. senators have urged the State Department to press Israel to protect journalists and allow international media access to Gaza amid the ongoing war. In a […] The post U.S. Senators Urge Israel to Guarantee Journalist Safety and Access in Gaza appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago 4 Years After Kabul's Fall, Afghan Families in Connecticut Call for Protection and Support

4 Years After Kabul's Fall, Afghan Families in Connecticut Call for Protection and Support  Military.com

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2 w. ago Rights Groups Urge Urgent Protection of Afghan Journalists in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey

Fifty rights organizations welcomed a campaign supporting Afghanistan’s journalists in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, urging an immediate halt to forced deportations and demanding urgent protection and relocation measures. Fifty human rights organizations have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate protection of Afghan journalists living in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. The groups expressed strong […] The post Rights Groups Urge Urgent Protection of Afghan Journalists in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey 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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4 w. ago AfghanEvac Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Afghan Adjustment Act and Protect Former Allies

Afghan Evac has urged the U.S. Congress to swiftly pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, warning that further delays endanger thousands of former Afghan allies’ lives. Afghan Evac, a leading advocacy group for Afghan refugees, has welcomed the reintroduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, urging Congress […] The post AfghanEvac Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Afghan Adjustment Act and Protect Former Allies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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