RASC News Agency: Abdul Salam Hanafi, the administrative deputy of the Taliban group’s prime minister, recently announced a surge in the forced deportation of Afghanistani citizens from neighboring countries, resulting in the expulsion of 800,000 immigrants to date. Speaking during a meeting in Kabul on December 27th, Hanafi underscored the Taliban’s active role in managing this deportation process and ensuring suitable living conditions for the immigrants.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the political deputy of the Taliban group’s prime minister, also conveyed their desire for neighboring countries and the international community to refrain from forcibly deporting Afghanistani immigrants during this challenging period and, instead, allow them to return voluntarily to their homeland.
Despite Pakistan’s earlier ultimatum for “illegal” immigrants, encompassing 1.7 million Afghanistani citizens, to exit the country by October, the deportation of Afghanistani citizens from Pakistan persists. Since then, approximately half a million Afghanistani citizens have been expelled. Additionally, Iran continues deporting Afghanistani citizens, with hundreds repatriated daily. These deportations persist despite a considerable number of Afghanistani citizens seeking refuge in neighboring nations due to factors such as fear of the Taliban, the group’s restrictive policies, and economic crises.
It is crucial to note that Afghanistani immigrants expelled from Pakistan and neighboring countries encounter myriad challenges upon returning to Afghanistan. They lack access to essential resources and facilities necessary for rebuilding their lives. Reports indicate that these individuals are grappling with these obstacles, striving to enhance their living conditions within the country.
