The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates of Taliban reported that more than fifty Afghan prisoners have been released from jails in Pakistan and have returned to Afghanistan. The Ministry has stated that these individuals were detained for periods ranging from 3-20 days due to lacking legal documents, and after their release, they returned to Afghanistan.
The Ministry states that these Afghan migrants crossed into Afghanistan through various borders after their release on Wednesday, January 1.
According to the report, these prisoners had been detained by the Pakistani police for periods ranging from 3 to 20 days due to their lack of legal documentation.
It is noted that the released prisoners returned to Afghanistan via the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings.
This is not the first time that Afghan prisoners have been sent back to Afghanistan after being released from Pakistani jails.
In recent months, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey have intensified their efforts to arrest and deport Afghan migrants.
The detention and deportation of Afghan migrants by neighboring countries have always sparked reactions, with Pakistan, Iran, and, in many cases, Turkey justifying the actions by citing the migrants’ lack of legal documents in these countries.
The ongoing situation reflects the broader plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, many of whom live in precarious conditions without proper documentation. The increasing raids and deportations have left thousands of Afghan migrants vulnerable, facing an uncertain future in their host countries or upon their return to Afghanistan.
The Afghan government, along with international organizations, must provide greater support to these refugees by negotiating with neighboring countries to ensure their legal protection. More comprehensive solutions are needed to address the root causes of migration, improve the legal status of Afghan refugees, and safeguard their rights. Without such efforts, the cycle of vulnerability and displacement will continue to haunt many Afghan families.
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