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Afghan Allies in Qatar Urged to Return Home as Evacuation Talks Surface
world1 month ago

Afghan Allies in Qatar Urged to Return Home as Evacuation Talks Surface

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry urged Afghans who helped the U.S. during its war and are stranded at Camp As-Sayliyah in Qatar to return home through safe, legal channels, as reports surface that the U.S. may relocate about 1,100 evacuees and relatives to a third country (potentially Congo). The group of evacuees says they have not been informed by U.S. officials about relocations, fearing Taliban reprisals if they return to Afghanistan, where they say the Taliban would harm them. The State Department says it is seeking voluntary relocation options while Afghanistan says its doors are open for those who wish to come home and that there are no security threats forcing anyone to leave.

via Yahoo|
#afghan-refugees#afghanistan#congo
U.S. weighs moving Afghan evacuees from Qatar to Congo as resettlement stalls
world1 month ago

U.S. weighs moving Afghan evacuees from Qatar to Congo as resettlement stalls

Hundreds of Afghan evacuees at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, who have been vetted for U.S. resettlement, are reportedly being considered for relocation to the Democratic Republic of Congo instead of being brought to the United States, a plan critics say risks persecution and ignores safer options; Congo’s refugee crisis and the sensitivity of discussions raise questions about protections and viability as negotiations continue.

via NBC News|
#afghan-refugees#camp-as-sayliyah#democratic-republic-of-congo
D.C. National Guard Shooting Suspect's Mental Health and Background Under Scrutiny
world5 months ago

D.C. National Guard Shooting Suspect's Mental Health and Background Under Scrutiny

The suspect in the Washington D.C. National Guard shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, struggled with mental health issues, including PTSD from his military service in Afghanistan, and had been isolating himself before the attack. Despite passing extensive vetting and being granted asylum in April 2025, authorities are investigating potential radicalization, though no links to extremist groups have been found. Lakanwal was shot and hospitalized after the incident, which resulted in the death of one victim and injuries to another.

via CBS News|
#afghan-refugees#lakanwal#mental-health
Rising Deportations of Afghan Refugees Amid Humanitarian Crisis
world11 months ago

Rising Deportations of Afghan Refugees Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Human rights advocates warn that deporting Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran back to Afghanistan is occurring at a time when the country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions in need of aid and limited international support, making the return potentially disastrous for those deported, many of whom have lived in these countries for decades.

via NPR|
#afghan-refugees#deportations#humanitarian-crisis
Pakistan's Controversial Expulsion Policy Sparks Outrage and Panic Among Afghan Refugees
human-rights2 years ago

Pakistan's Controversial Expulsion Policy Sparks Outrage and Panic Among Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has faced criticism from western diplomats and the UN for imposing an exit fee of approximately $830 on Afghan refugees who fled persecution by the Taliban. The move targets refugees waiting to leave Pakistan for resettlement in western countries and comes after a crackdown on undocumented foreigners. Thousands of Afghans without proper documents have been in Pakistan since the fall of Kabul, and most of them are eligible for resettlement on humanitarian grounds. Western diplomats have called the exit permit fee unprecedented and frustrating, while the UNHCR is advocating for the exemption of refugees from these requirements.

via The Guardian|
#afghan-refugees#human-rights#pakistan
Pakistan's Controversial Expulsion of Afghan Refugees Sparks Outrage and Panic
migrationrefugee-crisis2 years ago

Pakistan's Controversial Expulsion of Afghan Refugees Sparks Outrage and Panic

The Pakistani government's crackdown on undocumented Afghan refugees has been met with a muted response from the public, with many expressing support for the decision. The government claims that the refugees are responsible for a recent increase in attacks by armed groups. A survey conducted in November found that 84% of respondents approved of the expulsion, citing improved security as a result. However, experts argue that there is a deep-rooted racism against Afghans in Pakistan, fueled by state-sponsored narratives portraying them as terrorists. Civil society groups have expressed some resistance to the government's decision, calling for transparency and understanding of the reasons why Afghans fled their country.

via Al Jazeera English|
#afghan-refugees#expulsion#migrationrefugee-crisis
Taliban Warns Pakistan: Consequences of Cruel Treatment of Afghan Refugees
international-relations2 years ago

Taliban Warns Pakistan: Consequences of Cruel Treatment of Afghan Refugees

The Taliban has warned Pakistan against its "cruel" treatment of Afghan refugees amid Islamabad's anti-migrant crackdown, urging the country not to seize their personal property and assets. Pakistan's decision to ask all undocumented refugees, including nearly 1.7 million Afghans, to leave has strained ties with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. The Taliban minister called on the United Nations to intervene and ensure the refugees' dignified return. As the October 31 deadline approaches, thousands of Afghans are fleeing Pakistan to avoid potential imprisonment, while Pakistani security forces conduct thorough searches for undocumented foreign residents.

via IndiaTimes|
#afghan-refugees#anti-migrant-crackdown#bilateral-ties
Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as Pakistan Begins Deportations
human-rights2 years ago

Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as Pakistan Begins Deportations

Pakistan has ordered all Afghan refugees and migrants without official identity documents to leave the country by November 1, leaving many facing the grim prospect of returning to Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The Taliban has cracked down on women's rights, closed schools for girls, banned women from attending university or entering public spaces, and prohibited them from working in most sectors. Pakistani authorities have begun rounding up those who remain, with over 100 arrested in Quetta. International rights groups have criticized the deportation order and warned of a humanitarian disaster as refugees return to Afghanistan.

via CNN|
#afghan-refugees#afghanistan#deportation