The news reports on the plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan who face imminent deportation back to Afghanistan. This situation is exacerbated by the Trump administration's suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, leaving these individuals with few options. The article highlights the concerns of UN agencies and rights groups about the potential harm Afghan refugees could face upon return, particularly ethnic and religious minorities, women, and human rights activists.
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An Afghan refugee woman speaks with members of media prior to their meeting to discuss situation after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. “A UNHCR-issued non-return advisory has been in place since 2021, calling for a suspension of forced returns of Afghan nationals from any country regardless of their status,” the joint UNHCR-IOM statement said.
It said since Jan. 1, 2025, an uptick in arrests of Afghan nationals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has caused significant distress, with reports of Afghan nationals of various documentation statuses being rounded up. In the statement, UNHCR and IOM urged"Pakistan to implement any relocation measures with due consideration for human rights standards, including due process, and the legal status of Proof of Registration and Afghan Citizen Card holders, who have resided in Pakistan for an extended period of time”.
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