RASC News Agency: Media reports indicate that Afghanistan Special Forces, trained and financially supported by Britain to collaborate with British soldiers in the battle against the Taliban, now face the potential risk of deportation from Pakistan, where they sought refuge with their families. The BBC underscores that the return of these 200 Special Forces personnel to Afghanistan would likely make them targets of revenge by the Taliban. Pakistan has expressed readiness to deport Afghanistani asylum seekers lacking necessary documentation to remain in the country.
General Sir Richard Barrons conveyed his disappointment to the BBC, asserting that the failure to evacuate Afghanistani citizens who worked alongside the British in Afghanistan is a disgrace. He further stressed that this situation reflects either a lack of integrity or incompetence on the part of the nation, both of which are unacceptable. Moreover, 32 former Afghanistani politicians residing in Pakistan, collaborators with the UK and the US, lack the appropriate documents for travel and settlement abroad.
Both soldiers and politicians, having completed required paperwork to relocate to the UK through the Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Scheme, face challenges. The BBC reports rejections and pending decisions after more than a year. This prolonged uncertainty emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive and efficient process to ensure the safety and well-being of those who risked their lives in support of international efforts in Afghanistan.
