38 Afghan citizens freed from Pakistani prison
Reports from Nangarhar province indicated that 38 Afghans were released from a Pakistani prison and have returned to Afghanistan after being detained despite holding valid legal documents.
Local Taliban officials in Nangarhar reported on Tuesday, January 21 that 38 Afghans were released from a Pakistani prison and returned to Afghanistan. These individuals were detained despite possessing valid legal documents.
According to Qureshi Badloon, head of information and culture in Nangarhar, these individuals had been held in Pakistan’s “Haji Camp” prison for four days before their release.
The released detainees crossed back into Afghanistan through the Torkham border on Monday, marking their return after an ordeal in Pakistani custody.
The individuals came from several provinces, including Nangarhar, Logar, Kabul, Paktia, Herat, Ghazni, and Takhar, highlighting the wide reach of the arrests affecting Afghan migrants across various regions.
In recent weeks, around 100 Afghan migrants have been released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan, reflecting a broader trend of arrests and deportations of Afghan nationals.
Pakistani police have intensified their crackdown on Afghan refugees, particularly in Islamabad, over the past two weeks. This wave of arrests has sparked significant concerns among refugee communities.
The forced deportation of Afghan refugees amid a harsh winter and ongoing humanitarian crises in Afghanistan adds to the plight of vulnerable populations. Many returning refugees face dire conditions, including lack of shelter, food, and employment.
The situation highlights the urgent need for international intervention to address the challenges faced by Afghan refugees. Without coordinated efforts, the cycle of displacement and suffering will continue to worsen, leaving millions at risk.
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