Fire at Herat industrial park causes $10 million in damages
The fire reportedly broke out Friday and continued into the early hours of Saturday.
Afghanistan
Security
Taliban tighten security in Kandahar following airstrike
At the newly established checkpoints, Taliban forces are thoroughly inspecting individuals crossing into Afghanistan from Pakistan. Sources said individuals lacking.
Immigration, US
Afghan migrants with parole given 7 days to leave US, advocacy group warns
Shawn VanDiver, the head of AfghanEvac, said that a growing number of Afghan nationals—particularly those who arrived via the CBP.
Immigration
263 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons
In a statement, the ministry noted that the individuals had been detained for periods ranging from one to five days.
Immigration
Nearly 45,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan since April 1, UN says
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the current rate of deportation—31 percent during the first.
Immigration
Trump ends deportation protections for Afghans and Cameroonians
TPS provides deportation relief and work authorization to nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions..
Human Rights
Bennett calls on Taliban to halt public executions, corporal punishment
Bennett expressed deep concern over four public executions carried in the day in the provinces of Badghis, Farah, and Nimroz.
Immigration
Taliban appeal for aid to support migrants in meeting with British envoy
This comes as many activists who have fled over Taliban threats said they are concerned about being sent back to.
Security
Pakistan says terrorism remains key obstacle in ties with Taliban
Khan said that while Pakistan remains committed to engaging with the Taliban, security concerns remain a major roadblock.
Immigration
Malala Fund urges Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghan women and girls
The organization said the Taliban's systematic violations of women’s rights in Afghanistan make returns unsafe and unlawful.