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Pakistan deports more than 530 Afghan refugees to Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Afghan refugees in Iran complain about lack of employment
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Rights body urges Pak government to stop "tragic deportation" of Afghan re
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Over the last week, Pakistani authorities arrested and detained hundreds of Afghan migrants from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other cities in Pakistan.
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More than 2000 Afghan refugees return home from Iran
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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).
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After 12-year boycott, Arab governments welcome back Syrian President Assa
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
What is surprising is that Bashar al-Assad did not show any willingness to make concessions or reciprocate or at least promise to facilitate the return of refugees to their homes without fear of persecution.
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Afghanistan demands "immediate attention, resolution" on arrest of Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Afghanistan embassy in Islamabad urges Pak government to stop arrest of re
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Jaishankar visits Gurdwara in Delhi; Afghan Sikhs raise issue of Indian Ci
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"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.
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Afghanistan: Taliban planning to shift refugees settled alongside Durand L
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the decision has been taken to assure Pakistan that refugees are not involved in attacks against the Pakistani government.
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Over 2100 Afghan refugees return to their country from Iran
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to Taliban official, at least 193 returnees were taken to the International Office for Migration (IOM) for receiving basic necessary aid.
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Conditions of minorities in Pakistan similar to Afghan refugees: Report
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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.
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UAE announces USD 20 million contribution to UN Relief and Works Agency fo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates announced USD 20 million ( around AED73.6 million) for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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