What’s behind Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghans?
Summary
Pakistan has started a large effort to send undocumented Afghan people back to Afghanistan after a government deadline passed. Pakistani officials say they are following immigration laws and worry about national security, while many Afghans return to their home country amid growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.Key Facts
- Pakistan set a deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave the country, which has now passed.
- Thousands of Afghans remain in Pakistan, leading to a new crackdown by Pakistani authorities.
- Officials in Pakistan say the actions are to enforce immigration rules and protect national security.
- Many Afghans are returning to Afghanistan, including undocumented migrants, refugees, and people with Afghan citizen cards.
- The United Nations tracks the returning Afghan population and their status.
- This crackdown happens during rising political and military tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Experts from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the U.S. are discussing the situation and its impacts.
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