
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that 45 Afghan citizens detained in Pakistani prisons for lacking legal documents have been released.
The ministry reported on Monday, January 13, that these individuals were freed as part of ongoing efforts to secure the release of Afghan detainees in Pakistan. They returned to Afghanistan the same day.
According to officials at the Torkham border, the detainees were arrested in various parts of Pakistan for not possessing legal documents. They had been held at the Haji Camp prison for periods ranging from three to fifteen days.
Humanitarian aid was provided to the freed individuals upon their return to Afghanistan, facilitated by partner organizations working with the ministry.
Recently, Pakistan has intensified house-to-house searches to identify, detain, and deport Afghan migrants, a move that has sparked widespread criticism and concern.
Notably, among those detained are individuals holding temporary registration documents issued by SHARP/UNHCR, raising additional concerns about the scope and fairness of the crackdown.
The increasing arrests and deportations of Afghan migrants reflect rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. These measures, coupled with the inclusion of legally registered migrants, have drawn criticism from human rights organizations and the international community.
Efforts to secure the release and safe return of detained Afghan migrants must continue, while both countries need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to address the challenges facing Afghan refugees and ensure their rights are upheld.
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