RASC News Agency: Pakistan’s state media recently reported the forcible deportation of Afghanistani citizens residing in the country, resulting in the expulsion of over 257,481 undocumented Afghanistani immigrants. This ongoing deportation process witnessed another 1,195 individuals being sent back to Afghanistan on November 28th. To temporarily accommodate these displaced immigrants, camps have been established across various provinces and cities in Pakistan.
Not long ago, Pakistan’s interim government unveiled a plan granting an opportunity for more than 1.7 million “undocumented” immigrants from Afghanistan to voluntarily leave the country by November 1st of this year. Failure to comply with this deadline would lead to deportation. Since then, thousands of Afghanistani immigrants have been deported from Pakistan, returning to their home country through border crossings. Pakistan remains resolute in implementing this compelled deportation plan, citing security concerns and an escalation of terrorist attacks against its armed forces.
It is noteworthy that following the Taliban’s assumption of power in Afghanistan, there has been a significant increase in Afghanistani citizens seeking refuge in neighboring countries, especially Iran and Pakistan. However, Iran has also intensified its efforts to forcibly deport Afghanistani asylum seekers. International relief organizations have reported that those deported from Pakistan face numerous challenges upon their return, including a lack of shelter and limited access to essential living facilities.
Simultaneously, both Iran and Turkey are expelling Afghanistani migrants. However, amidst this influx of returnees, Taliban-controlled Afghanistan lacks a clear policy and plan to ensure the well-being and safety of these expelled migrants.
