Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Pakistan's mass, rapid deportation of Afghan refugees is deeply concerning, citing risks of instability and worsening humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan.

Pakistan's decision to begin deporting Afghan refugees holding temporary residence cards from September 1 has drawn sharp concern from the United Nations and humanitarian agencies.

UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, warned on Wednesday that mass and rapid deportations could destabilize the region and worsen Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.

Bennett stressed that such actions would significantly increase the financial and logistical needs required to support ...