UAE’s Mass Expulsions of Afghan Workers Raise Human Rights Concerns

Hundreds of Afghan workers, some of whom have lived in the country for two decades, have been detained and forcibly expelled without access to their assets, bank accounts, or even personal identification documents…

Latest Reports of Expulsions

Reports have emerged detailing a sudden and widespread expulsion of Afghan nationals and Pakistanis by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to revelations from various media sources, including New Lines magazine, at least 15,000 Pakistani citizens and hundreds of Afghan workers, many of whom have resided in the UAE for two decades, were detained and forcibly expelled without access to their properties, bank accounts, or even their identity documents.

Disturbing Insights from the Report:

Unexpected Detentions: Many individuals were apprehended while renewing documents or at their workplaces, even those with valid work visas.

Religious and Political Motivations: Expelled individuals claim they were identified and targeted by UAE security forces due to their religious beliefs or for expressing opinions on social media regarding regional events.

Violation of Migrants’ Rights: This action has been carried out without legal explanations, a right to counsel, or the opportunity to settle accounts with employers, provoking widespread condemnation from human rights organizations.

So far, UAE officials have remained silent regarding these mass expulsions, but analysts attribute this move to a shift in security policies and ongoing diplomatic tensions in the region.