Afghan migrants in Pakistan face growing fear amid arrests, deportations
Afghan migrants reported that Pakistani police have escalated operations over the past three days.
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Immigration
Afghan journalist Jawed Quraishi arrested by Pakistani police amid migrant crackdown
Pakistani police have not issued any public statements on the reasons for the journalists’ arrests.
Immigration
Pakistan releases 58 Afghan nationals from detention
The individuals had been arrested in various parts of Pakistan and held for periods ranging from one day to two.
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Afghan journalist released from police custody in Islamabad
In a message to Amu, Seylani said he was arrested Wednesday in the Faisal Town area.
Immigration
Iran says Afghans can enter legally with work or tourist visas
Rights groups have criticized Iran’s harsh immigration policies and what they describe as discriminatory treatment of Afghan migrants.
Immigration
Afghan migrants in Pakistan face rising pressure after border clashes
Several migrants report that the Pakistani government has refused to extend their legal residency.
Immigration
Austria deports Afghan man for first time since 2021
The ministry said additional cases involving Afghan nationals convicted of serious crimes are under review.
Immigration
EU states push for Afghan deportations, including talks with Taliban
The initiative, led by Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt, comes amid growing political pressure over migration.
Immigration
Spin Boldak crossing temporarily reopened for migrants
The crossing had been closed for about a week amid intense border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces.
Immigration
Iran begins second phase of deportations
Figures from the Taliban-run refugees commission show that Iran deports almost 1,000 migrants on a daily basis since early September.