EU allocates €20 million to support Afghan returnees
The funding will help the International Organization for Migration expand assistance for returnees.
Immigration
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.
Immigration
Pakistan expels more than 20,000 Afghans in past week
Aid agencies say the crackdown on migrants has forced millions to return to a country already grappling with economic hardship.
Immigration, Politics
Belgium receives visa applications from five members of Taliban delegation ahead of EU talks: Report
The applications come ahead of planned discussions in Brussels on the return of Afghan migrants.