Afghanistan, Oct. 7 -- Pakistan has accelerated the deportation of Afghan refugees, with reports of police raids, visa suspensions, and growing concerns over harassment and forced returns to Afghanistan.
Pakistani authorities have intensified their campaign to deport Afghan refugees, with multiple reports of police raids, harassment, and arbitrary arrests in Islamabad and other cities. Refugees say visa renewals have been suspended, leaving thousands vulnerable to detention and forced return.
Residents of the B-17 neighborhood in Islamabad told reporters that police raided homes on Tuesday, detaining Afghans unable to present valid documents. Many of those targeted had previously worked with U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and are awa...