The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of the Taliban has announced the release of 882 Afghan migrants who were detained by Pakistani police last week despite holding migration cards.
In a statement, the ministry stated that these individuals were freed through the efforts of the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of the Taliban.
According to the statement, these individuals had been arrested by Pakistani police in January.
The ministry also noted that 84 Afghan migrants remain in prison, and efforts are ongoing to secure their release.
The arrest of Afghan migrants in Pakistan, especially in Islamabad, has seen a significant rise in recent weeks, with dozens of individuals, including women and children, being detained daily by the country’s police.
The detention of Afghan migrants in Pakistan has sparked widespread concern and criticism from groups such as the Afghan Human Rights Defenders Committee, the Afghan Embassy, human rights organizations, and some Pakistani officials.
Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities and the Islamic Republic have reiterated their warning about the forced deportation of millions of Afghan migrants by the end of this solar year.
According to the Afghan Human Rights Defenders Committee, Afghan migrants in Pakistan face harassment, extortion, forced deportation, and administrative challenges.
The committee has accused Pakistan of imposing severe psychological and financial pressure on Afghan migrants and called on the international community and human rights organizations to support Afghan migrants.
The increasing arrests and forced deportations of Afghan migrants in Pakistan underscore the urgent need for regional cooperation and humanitarian intervention. The plight of Afghan migrants, including their vulnerability to harassment and extortion, calls for immediate action to safeguard their rights and well-being.
Addressing this crisis requires the collective efforts of international organizations, regional stakeholders, and human rights groups to ensure that Afghan migrants receive the protection and support they need. Sustainable solutions must include addressing administrative challenges, halting forced deportations, and fostering dialogue to uphold migrant rights.
