Forced return; UN calls for halt to forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan

Elaha Sat Jul 2026 2 months ago 442

This agency has expressed concern over the situation of women and girls who are being returned to Afghanistan.


Simultaneously with the end of the deadline set by the Pakistani government for the departure of Afghan citizens, the number of returnees through border crossings has increased significantly.


According to reports, more than 10,000 Afghan citizens cross the border daily, a figure that has seen a remarkable rise compared to previous months. Border officials say that fear of arrest and deportation is the main factor driving the increased movement toward the borders.


Qaiser Khan Afridi, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Pakistan, while expressing gratitude for this country's long-term hospitality, stressed that no refugee should be returned to a place where their life, freedom, or fundamental rights are at risk. He urged Islamabad to manage the return of Afghan migrants in accordance with international standards.


According to United Nations statistics, since the implementation of the undocumented migrant deportation plan began in November 2023, approximately 2.56 million Afghan citizens have returned to their country, with nearly 260,000 of them having been deported.


The High Commissioner for Refugees has also called for the exemption of vulnerable groups—including women, students, journalists, civil society activists, minorities, and other individuals in need of international protection—from the deportation process.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has once again called on Pakistan to halt the forced deportation of Afghan citizens and emphasized that the return of refugees must take place only on a voluntary basis, in safety, and with respect for human dignity.

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