Pakistan's Deportation of Afghan Refugees: A Strategic Weapon Against the Taliban
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Pakistan is using the deportation of Afghan refugees as a political weapon against the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. The Pakistani establishment, which had previously supported the Taliban, is now cracking down on Afghan refugees due to disagreements over the recognition of the Durand Line as the international border and the failure of the Taliban to rein in the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist group. The timing of the crackdown is strategic, as international attention is focused elsewhere. The actions against the Afghan refugees are aimed at distancing Pakistan from the TTP and addressing internal security concerns.
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