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Afghan migrants return from Iran amid hardship and free transit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nearly 750,000 Afghans have returned from Iran in a month, many deported and without money. Returnees say public aid and free transport helped ease their journey. Several allege mistreatment in Iran, including loss of money, housing issues, and lack of medical care, according to Tolo News.
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EU, Japan express concern over rights situation in Afghanistan; analysts c
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The EU and Japan raised concerns over Afghanistan's worsening human rights situation. Afghan analysts urged dialogue, saying issues should be resolved through engagement. The Taliban has not officially responded but has previously rejected such criticism, stating it upholds rights under Isla
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"Undermines Germany's legal and moral credibility": Frankfurt researcher o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Germany's recent deportation of Afghan nationals has sparked criticism from rights advocates, with experts warning it undermines legal and humanitarian credibility. Critics say sending people back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates international standards and endangers lives, even as
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation fears as visa services halted
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising fear of deportation and police harassment after visa extensions and PoR card renewals were suspended, Tolo News reported. Activists warn this could trigger a new humanitarian crisis as deportations continue and aid for returnees declines.
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UNAMA flags human rights violations in forced Afghan returns: Report
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over two million Afghans have been forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, according to UNAMA. The UN warns of rights violations, especially against women and girls. Afghan authorities deny the claims, while experts say the deportations breach international human rights commitme
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Afghanistan to send 2,000 workers to Qatar amid rising joblessness, refuge
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan plans to send 2,000 workers to Qatar for legal jobs amid rising unemployment and returning refugees. The Taliban-led Labor Ministry says coordination with Qatar is complete, and registration details will follow. The move aims to ease economic pressure as thousands struggle with p
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Government is aware of a China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meeting held in Beijin
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said that the government has consistently protested to parties concerned over the inclusion of the 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through parts of the Indian Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu &
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Over 1.1 million Afghans deported from Iran, UN rushes aid amid crisis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 1.1 million Afghans have been deported from Iran this year, Tolo News reported. Many, like Zia, face harsh conditions in Kabul camps. The UN has allocated $10 million to aid returnees, but activists say support remains inadequate and forced deportations continue despite international ap
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Afghanistan sends diplomats to Germany, resumes passport services
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's caretaker government has sent two diplomats to its embassy in Germany to resume consular services, including passport issuance, after four years. As reported by Tolo News, this move signals possible progress in ties with Germany, with Qatar playing a key role in facilitating th
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Flash floods wreak havoc in eastern Afghanistan, 3 dead
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurrin
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Afghanistan passport ranked least powerful in 2025 with access to 26 count
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's passport is ranked the least powerful in 2025, offering visa-free access to only 26 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index. Khaama Press reports this reflects growing international isolation, with the country dropping two spots from last year due to political instabi
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UAE halts deportation of Afghan allies as US begins visa processing
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The U.S. and UAE have agreed to stop deporting Afghan allies who worked with American forces. Their U.S. visa processing has begun in the UAE, offering hope of safe relocation. The move follows backlash over deportation threats and aims to honor U.S. commitments, Khaama Press reported.
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