66 Afghan families deported from Pakistan and Iran
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations reports that 66 Afghan refugee families have entered the country through various borders after being deported from Iran and Pakistan.
The ministry stated on Friday, January 17 that out of these 66 families, 20 families returned from Pakistan and 46 families came from Iran yesterday.
According to officials, these families have received assistance from local authorities upon their return and have been referred to aid organizations for further support.
This comes as both Iran and Pakistan have intensified their deportation efforts, with a large number of migrants being sent back to Afghanistan daily.
It is important to note that many Afghan citizens travel to Iran and Pakistan due to economic issues, visiting family members, insecurity in Afghanistan, economic situation and also for healthcare reasons.
Additionally, the recent detentions and forced deportations of migrants in Islamabad have sparked significant reactions.
Amnesty International has also responded to the treatment of Afghan migrants by Pakistani authorities, calling on the country’s officials to end the arbitrary arrests and harassment of Afghan citizens.
The continued crackdown on Afghan refugees, especially in the context of worsening economic and security conditions in both Afghanistan and the host countries, raises serious concerns for the well-being and safety of these vulnerable individuals.
Amnesty International’s repeated calls for the protection of refugees highlight the need for a more compassionate approach toward displaced people, ensuring their rights are upheld and their dignity respected.
Furthermore, as the situation in Afghanistan remains unstable, the international community must hold Pakistan and Iran accountable for their treatment of refugees, ensuring that their actions comply with international human rights standards.
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