Published 10/31/2023 11:11:00 a.m.

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Thousands of refugees in Pakistan are returning to Afghanistan to avoid arrest and deportation, as part of a crackdown on undocumented foreigners.
Pakistan's government is facing widespread criticism from UN agencies, rights groups, and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan for the anti-migrant campaign that mostly affects Afghan refugees. Many fear harsh conditions and persecution upon their return.
International humanitarian groups have called on Pakistan to stop the forced expulsions, citing the risk of a "human rights catastrophe.

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Times of India

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Pakistani security forces have detained and deported dozens of Afghan nationals who were living in the country illegally after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired. The crackdown targets all undocumented or unregistered foreigners, but primarily affects the 2 million Afghans in Pakistan without documentation. The deportations, which have drawn widespread criticism, have begun in various cities across Pakistan. The Taliban-led admi…

11/01/2023 10:06:03 a.m.·India

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BBC News

'We have nothing' - Afghans deported from Pakistan

About 1.7 million Afghan refugees have been told to leave Pakistan and now face an uncertain future.

11/01/2023 8:11:02 a.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Economic Woes, Security, Strained Ties: Why is Pakistan Deporting 17 Lakh Afghan Refugees?

Pakistan has accused Kabul of turning a blind eye to Taliban-allied militants, such as the TTP, who find shelter in Afghanistan

11/01/2023 4:35:07 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Pakistani security forces have launched sweeps to arrest and deport Afghans who are in the country illegally, sending dozens back after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired

11/01/2023 7:59:39 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Large numbers of Afghans crammed into trucks and buses in Pakistan on Tuesday, heading to the border to return home hours before the expiration of a Pakistani government deadline for those who are in the country illegally to leave or face deportation.

10/31/2023 10:57:44 a.m.·Canada

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CBC News

Pakistan begins mass deportations of Afghans living there illegally

Pakistani security forces on Wednesday rounded up, detained and deported dozens of Afghans who were living in the country illegally, after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired, authorities said.

11/01/2023 1:17:15 p.m.·Canada

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Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

'We have nothing' - Afghans deported from Pakistan

'We have nothing' - Afghans deported from Pakistan

Economic Woes, Security, Strained Ties: Why is Pakistan Deporting 17 Lakh Afghan Refugees?

Economic Woes, Security, Strained Ties: Why is Pakistan Deporting 17 Lakh Afghan Refugees?

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Pakistan begins mass deportations of Afghans living there illegally

Pakistan begins mass deportations of Afghans living there illegally

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