Pakistan orders immediate arrest of Afghans without valid visas
The directive instructs authorities nationwide to accelerate the detention and deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals and those with expired visas.
Immigration
Immigration
Pakistan temporarily halts deportations through Torkham
According to available data, between 1,000 and 1,500 Afghan migrants are deported through Torkham each day.
Immigration
EU allocates €20 million to support Afghan returnees
The funding will help the International Organization for Migration expand assistance for returnees.
Immigration, Politics
Amnesty calls EU deportation talks with Taliban ‘reckless’
The rights group says discussions with the Taliban on migrant deportations could put Afghans at risk.
Immigration, Politics
Rights groups, lawmakers urge EU to cancel talks with Taliban
The letter warns that hosting Taliban representatives would grant legitimacy to a regime accused of systematic human rights abuses.
Human Rights, Immigration
UN expert urges EU not to deport Afghans, citing risk of torture
Bennett said the principle of non-refoulement allows no exceptions and warned that diplomatic assurances from Taliban cannot eliminate the risk.
Immigration
Germany may increase deportation flights to Afghanistan: Report
German media say Berlin is considering up to three charter flights a month to return Afghan nationals convicted of crimes.
Immigration
Sharif says Pakistan has deported over 2.4 million Afghans
Marking World Refugee Day, Pakistan's prime minister defended the country's repatriation campaign.
Immigration
UN experts say Iran conflict has deepened risks for millions of Afghan migrants
The experts warned that Afghans in Iran have become increasingly vulnerable amid the conflict.
Immigration
Amnesty urges halt to Afghan deportations, citing human rights risks
The rights group said millions of Afghans expelled from neighboring countries face poverty, displacement and potential human rights abuses.