Pakistani envoy holds border talks with Taliban in Torkham
The “special meeting” brought together commissioners from both sides and focused on expanding bilateral trade and other relevant matters.
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AfghanEvac calls U.S. decision to end temporary protection program a betrayal
“This decision isn’t rooted in reality; it’s rooted in politics,” AfghanEvac said.
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Exiled journalists say forced return poses grave risks of ‘arrest and reprisal’
Among those most at risk are vulnerable groups — particularly journalists, civil society activists, and women.
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U.S. extends temporary protected status for Afghan refugees for 60 days
VanDiver noted that the decision applies only to refugees from Afghanistan and Cameroon.
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Returnees from Pakistan face joblessness and rising economic hardship
A returnee in Kandahar says that without a job, he is unable to afford even basic medical care.
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Switzerland denies reports of ethnic-based deportation plan for Pashtuns, embassy says
The Swiss response added that it regretted any confusion or distress caused to Afghan nationals.
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UN appeals for emergency funding as over 110,000 Afghans return from Pakistan
The appeal seeks to address the needs of up to 1.5 million returnees.
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Political figures condemn reported Swiss plan to deport Pashtuns as ethnically discriminatory
But critics warn the plan would amount to collective punishment and ethnic profiling.
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Over 12,000 migrant families repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in 15 days
During this period, 8,228 families were deported from Pakistan.
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One in five returnees at Torkham border are children, UNICEF says
UNICEF warned that these children are in a “highly vulnerable and concerning situation.”