Pakistani Deportations: Afghan Exodus Widens, Charges of Brutality Surface
Pakistan’s intensified deportation drive targeting Afghan migrants has entered a critical new phase, expanding its reach to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This third phase of repatriation is raising serious concerns.
Reports from Tolo News indicate widespread allegations of mistreatment, including demands for bribes and harassment, even from those possessing valid legal documents. The situation is particularly dire for vulnerable families.
Despite some assistance provided at designated camps, the scale of reported abuses is prompting widespread condemnation. Many deportees describe harrowing experiences crossing the border.
Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister is scheduled to visit Pakistan shortly, likely to address this escalating humanitarian crisis and seek urgent diplomatic intervention.
This escalating crisis demands immediate attention from the international community. The potential for further instability in already fragile Afghanistan cannot be ignored. The treatment of Afghan refugees reflects directly on Pakistan’s international image and its regional responsibilities.
