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Tajikistan begins forced deportation of Afghan refugees despite UNHCR prot
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Russia's recent formal recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan is thought to have triggered policy realignments across Central Asia. Tajikistan, which has historically provided safe haven to Afghan opposition figures and been openly critical of the Taliban, may now be signaling a pi
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Tajikistan begins deporting Afghan refugees before deadline ends, over 150
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Those deported include men, women, elderly people, and minors. In several cases, family members have been separated, children deported while parents remain behind, or spouses taken while the rest of the family is left in Tajikistan.
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Afghan refugees suffer in silence in Pakistan, skipping hospitals out of f
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Since November 2023, Pakistan has stepped up its deportation drive against Afghan nationals. Initially, it was focused on undocumented people, but now even those with valid documents are reportedly at risk.
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UNHCR flags undignified deportations of Afghans from Iran, warns of region
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
UNHCR's Arafat Jamal told Tolo News that Afghan migrants are being deported from Iran without dignity, while international aid is shrinking. He warned of instability if global focus shifts away. Over 1.3 million Afghans have returned in 2025, straining Afghanistan's fragile support systems,
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UN warns of deepening crisis in Afghanistan amid major aid shortfall
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to a major funding gap. Many, like Kabul cobbler Hussain Haidari, struggle without aid. Officials urge more global support, while experts stress the need for long-term solutions beyond short-term relief.
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Dalai Lama calls India ideal place for Buddhist study amidst growing restr
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Unlike China, where religious freedom is severely restricted and political control undermines genuine spiritual teaching, India offers a free and flourishing environment for the study of Buddhism's deepest philosophical texts, including the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) and logic (Pramana) from t
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UNHCR expresses concern over widespread and disorganised return of Afghan
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNHCR head in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, said that the country is not well prepared to receive this influx of returnees.
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UN warns of humanitarian crisis as Afghan migrants return from Iran, Pakis
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UNHCR warns that up to 3 million Afghans could return from Iran and Pakistan by year-end, worsening the crisis in Afghanistan. Many arrive without resources, overwhelming local communities. The UN is providing emergency aid and urging global support to prevent deeper poverty and instabil
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Germany mulls handing Afghan Consulate to "Taliban" to expedite deportatio
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Germany's Interior Minister said the Afghan consulate in Berlin should be handed to the Taliban to enable deportations of criminal Afghan refugees. The Taliban said returns must be voluntary and financially supported. No deportations can happen without an agreement, Tolo News reported.
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Thousands of Afghans face deportation as US court rejects delay in ending
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A U.S. court has rejected a request to delay the end of TPS for Afghan nationals, putting over 11,000 at risk of deportation and job loss starting July 14. Rights groups warn this could endanger lives, especially of women, under Taliban rule.
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Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of US Refugees Admission Pro
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugees in Pakistan have urged the US to resume the USRAP resettlement program, noting that the delays have left them stranded and increasingly vulnerable.
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan urge US to resume refugee resettlement program
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan have appealed to the United States to immediately resume the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), stating that ongoing delays have left them stranded and increasingly vulnerable.
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