Pakistan speeds up expulsion of Afghan refugees amid tensions with Taliban
Summary
Pakistan is speeding up the expulsion of Afghan refugees amid tensions with the Taliban. The Pakistani government plans to close all Afghan refugee villages and end the use of Proof of Registration cards. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have increased, although a recent ceasefire agreement was reached.Key Facts
- Pakistan plans to close all 54 Afghan refugee villages as part of its efforts to expel Afghan refugees.
- The decision affects those, like Allah Meer and his family, who have lived in Pakistan for decades.
- The Pakistani government has stopped renewing Proof of Registration cards for Afghan refugees, making their stay illegal.
- Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan have increased, with recent fighting at the border.
- Both countries have agreed to a ceasefire after talks in Doha, with further discussions planned in Istanbul.
- Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has seen another surge of Afghan refugees.
- The United Nations refugee agency has previously helped Afghan refugees in Pakistan by issuing official registration documents.
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