763 Afghan Migrants Repatriated from Pakistani Prisons Amid Tensions

Following the announcement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees, 763 Afghan migrants, who were imprisoned in Pakistan due to lacking legal residency documents, have been repatriated to Afghanistan. This return comes amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over recent months…

Repatriation of Afghan Refugees from Pakistani Jails

Officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees reported that last week, 763 Afghan refugees were released from prisons in Pakistan. These individuals gradually returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing in Nangarhar and the Spin Boldak crossing in Kandahar.

Details of the Refugees’ Return

Local authorities in Nangarhar and Kandahar stated that 230 of the refugees returned via the Torkham crossing, while 533 entered through Spin Boldak. Among these individuals were families and others who had been imprisoned for an extended period due to their undocumented status in Pakistan.

Initial Support for Returnees

Upon their arrival in Afghanistan, the returnees were registered and provided with necessary assistance before being transferred to their primary areas of residence. This initiative aims to support their reintegration into normal life in Afghanistan.

Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and Their Consequences

In recent months, especially after escalating tensions in its relationship with Afghanistan, Pakistan has stepped up its detentions and deportations of undocumented Afghan migrants. This trend has led to the arrest and expulsion of thousands of Afghans from Pakistan and has been met with severe criticism from human rights organizations, which have warned about the humanitarian implications of these actions.