Ex-Afghan MP Katawazai remains in US custody, DHS confirms
The DHS says Katawazai was deemed removable under US immigration law and remains in custody pending further proceedings.
Immigration
Immigration
Netherlands to grant asylum to most Afghan women, girls
The Dutch government said worsening conditions under Taliban rule mean Afghan women and girls will qualify for protection in the.
Immigration
Pakistan deports more than 4,200 Afghan migrants in one day
The latest expulsions come as thousands of migrants have been returned from Pakistan daily in recent days.
Human Rights, Immigration
UN warns against forced returns to Afghanistan amid rights concerns
The UN human rights office said hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been forcibly returned this year despite ongoing risks.
Immigration
Over 114,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran, Pakistan in two weeks, IOM says
Returns from Iran rose sharply while arrivals from Pakistan declined, underscoring the continuing strain on Afghanistan’s humanitarian and economic systems.
Immigration
UN launches $529 million plan for returning migrants in Afghanistan
The UN said the program aims to support millions of migrants returning from Iran and Pakistan.
Immigration
Migrants returning from Pakistan report extortion, forced evictions
Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan say police officers are demanding money at border crossings.
Europe, Immigration
Neumann warns deportations to Afghanistan could strengthen Taliban
Hannah Neumann said returning Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan would deepen desperation and reinforce extremist networks.
Immigration
Poland detains Afghan migrants in border operations with Lithuania
Border guards said eight Afghans were among 37 migrants stopped over the weekend while attempting to enter the country without.
Economy, Immigration
Returnees in western Afghanistan struggle to find work as wages plunge
Qudratullah, who returned from Iran two months ago, said he works long hours for minimal pay but has no alternative.