Tolo News reports that Afghan migrants in Pakistan say harassment and forced removals have increased amid rising tensions between the two countries. Migrants allege police extortion and arbitrary arrests, while rights activists warn that mass deportations violate international law.
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
Afghans reported continued inhumane treatment by Pakistani Police and are now calling for greater support from the Islamic Emirates as they face deportations, Pakistan news site Tolo News reported.
Taliban's acting minister of Refugees and Repatriation Affairs has called for decisions regarding the migrants within the framework of bilateral understanding with Pakistani authorities, Khaama Press reported on Friday.
The civil society activists in Pakistan have demanded to halt the forced deportation of Afghan refugees from the country, as many of them continue to face harsh circumstances amid the ongoing situation, TOLOnews reported.