Amnesty urges Pakistan to stop arrests, deportations of Afghan migrants

Amnesty International urged Pakistan to stop arrests and forced deportations of Afghan migrants, warning the practices violate human rights and international protection obligations.

Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over the treatment of Afghan migrants in Pakistan, urging Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to halt arrests and forced deportations.

In a formal letter sent to the Pakistani prime minister, the rights group warned of a rise in arbitrary detentions, harassment, pressure and expulsions targeting Afghan migrants.

Amnesty said deportations must be stopped immediately, particularly for individuals who face serious threats if returned to Afghanistan, calling for fair and individual case reviews.

The organization also urged Pakistani authorities to respect human rights standards, ending unlawful arrests and sudden removals from refugee camps and residential areas.

In recent months, multiple reports have emerged of mass arrests and deportations of Afghan migrants, prompting growing alarm among international human rights groups.

Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades, many of whom fled conflict, persecution and economic collapse in their home country.

However, recent policy shifts and intensified enforcement measures have increased pressure on Afghan communities, leaving thousands of families uncertain about their future.

Amnesty stressed that returning people in need of international protection would violate Pakistan’s human rights obligations under international law.

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