Pakistan warns of deportation for Afghan refugees if relocation cases are not processed quickly

news.yahoo.com February 3, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

Pakistan has threatened to deport Afghan refugees awaiting relocation if their cases are not processed quickly by host countries. This follows a pause in U.S. refugee programs, leaving around 20,000 Afghans in limbo. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set a March 31 deadline for the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Many Afghans fear for their safety if sent back to Afghanistan. Pakistan has been cracking down on undocumented foreigners since November 2023, leading to the return or deportation of about 800,000 Afghans. Concerns have been raised about the treatment of Afghan refugees by law enforcement.


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