Afghan Women in Pakistan Forcibly Returned

Afghan Women in Pakistan Forcibly Returned

Shazia, who requested anonymity out of sensitivity, a 20-year-old Afghan woman, fled to Pakistan earlier this year seeking safety and a chance to rebuild her life in France under a humanitarian visa. But as Pakistan intensifies its crackdown on Afghan refugees, her hopes are unravelling. Now in hiding, with no legal status, she is one of millions caught in limbo, fearing deportation back to a country she no longer recognises.  “Once, when I was …

Pakistan continues dignified repatriation of illegal foreigners and Afghan card holders

The government of Pakistan has intensified its efforts to ensure the dignified and systematic repatriation of illegal foreign residents and Afghan Citizen Card holders, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This process, which has been underway for several months, focuses on sending undocumented Afghan nationals back to Afghanistan in an orderly and humane manner. Hundreds of Afghan citizens are being repatriated daily under this ongo…