3 million Afghans, many of them at risk for aiding U.S., face expulsion from Pakistan
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year, as a deadline for them to voluntarily leave the capital and surrounding areas expired on Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. It’s the latest phase of a nationwide crackdown launched in October 2023 to expel foreigners living in Pakistan illegally, mostly Afghans.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Pakistan is moving to expel millions of Afghans this year, including many who may face danger because they helped the U.S. and are still waiting for resettlement.
Key Points:
- Pakistan says 3 million Afghans remain in the country, and it has set deadlines for different groups to leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
- Arrests and deportations were delayed until April 10 because of the Eid al-Fitr holidays.
- The United Nations and rights groups have criticized the crackdown, while Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government says the expulsions are being done without coordination.
- Many Afghans are in limbo after the U.S. paused refugee programs, leaving about 20,000 people approved for resettlement unsure what will happen next.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Pakistan’s mass deportations could deepen instability near Afghanistan and disrupt US-vetted Afghans who may be resettled, adding pressure on US refugee systems and aid groups.
Positive Impact
US voters may see more pressure for clearer refugee policy and stronger checks on partners that protect people who helped US efforts.
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Afghanistan’s governing movement is directly cited as condemning Pakistan’s actions and handling returnees.
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One of the major institutions criticized by the crackdown’s opponents and involved in refugee concerns.
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His pause on U.S. refugee programs is a major reason thousands of Afghans remain in limbo.
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Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Refugee Ministry quoted reacting to Pakistan’s policy.
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Cited for deportation and departure figures used to quantify the scale of the story.
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Central to the resettlement pathway and refugee program affecting Afghans at risk for aiding U.S. efforts.
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