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Following an announcement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees, 763 Afghan asylum seekers who were imprisoned in Pakistan due to a lack of legal residency documents have returned to their home country. This return comes amidst heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul in recent months.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release of Afghan Refugees from Pakistani Prisons<\/h2>\n

The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees reported that last week, 763 Afghan asylum seekers were freed from prisons in Pakistan<\/a>. These individuals gradually returned to Afghanistan via the Torkham crossing in Nangarhar and the Spin Boldak border in Kandahar.<\/p>\n

Details of the Refugees’ Return<\/h2>\n

Local officials in Nangarhar and Kandahar reported that 230 of these refugees returned through the Torkham border and 533 through Spin Boldak. Among those returning are families and individuals who had been imprisoned for an extended period due to their undocumented status in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Initial Support for the Refugees<\/h2>\n

Upon their arrival in Afghanistan, the refugees were registered and provided with essential assistance before being transferred to their original places of residence. This initiative aims to help them reintegrate into normal life in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

Tensions Between Kabul and Islamabad and Their Consequences<\/h2>\n

In recent months, particularly following escalating tensions in relations with Afghanistan, Pakistan has increased its detentions and expulsions of undocumented Afghan refugees. This trend has resulted in the arrest and deportation of thousands of Afghans, drawing severe criticism from human rights organizations. These organizations have warned about the humanitarian consequences of such actions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a significant development, the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees announced the return of 763 Afghan asylum seekers from Pakistan, highlighting the ongoing strain between Islamabad and Kabul. The refugees, who had faced imprisonment due to lack of legal residency, were received with support as they reintegrate into Afghan society. 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