Amnesty International said today on World Refugee Day that the government of Pakistan must urgently stop arbitrarily arresting and harassing Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing persecution by the Taliban, Khaama Press reported.
Afghan Refugees took out another rally in front of the United Nations (UN) building in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and demanded to send to Western European countries, including the USA or Canada, Khaama Press reported.
Many Afghan refugees complained that they are facing difficult situations in Pakistan prisons. They said that they need the Islamic Emirate's help to address their problems and release them from custody, TOLONews reported.
The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said that Afghan refugees entered Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak crossing point in Southern Kandahar province on Sunday and Monday respectively.
Afghan refugees residing in Iran have voiced concerns about the scarcity of job opportunities available to them in the country and also raised concern over the "mistreatment" by authorities, reported Tolo News.
At least 534 Afghan refugees visited Afghanistan through Islam Qala in Western Herat Province, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR).
An appeal has been made to the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other relevant international organisations to provide support in effectively managing the Afghan refugee situation.
274 Afghans are detained in Sindh state prisons, according to Abdul Jabar Takhari, the general consul of Afghanistan in Karachi, who also indicated that efforts are being undertaken to liberate them.
"I wanted to meet the Sikhs who have come to India from Afghanistan and understand their issues. They have some problems regarding visas and citizenship," said Jaishankar.
Lack of human rights and discrimination in the applicability of the rule of law makes it even more challenging for minorities in Pakistan to have stable livelihoods and protection.