As the deadline for Afghan refugees to leave Pakistan approaches, reports indicate that over 8,000 Afghan migrants have been forcibly repatriated from Pakistan, according to Khaama Press.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation in Afghanistan, now under Taliban leadership, confirmed that around 7,910 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing.
A total of 1,330 families, comprising 7,800 individuals, including 110 individuals who were previously held in Pakistani detention, have been released. These detainees, who were repatriated against their will, are now officially registered with the Ministry of Migrants and have been connected with international organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to receive necessary support.
Despite calls from various nations urging Pakistan to reconsider its decision regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants, Pakistan remains steadfast in its stance and is unwilling to extend the deadline.
Pakistan has taken the decision to expel an estimated 1.7 million foreign nationals, primarily Afghans living there illegally, who have until October 31 to depart or face deportation, as reported by The Express Tribune.
