Concerns Rise Over Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants from Pakistan
The Fanus Movement for Afghan Women’s Freedom has expressed deep concern over the forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan through a public statement, urging the Pakistani government to immediately halt this process. The movement warned that forcibly returning migrants, particularly women, human rights activists, and journalists, exposes them to serious risks.
The statement from the movement emphasized that forced deportation contradicts “humanitarian principles” and human rights standards. According to the organization, there are no guarantees of safety for those being sent back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and this action could lead to “irreparable” and “disastrous” consequences.
The Fanus Movement underscored that many of these individuals had previously fled the country due to security threats and widespread restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration. Sending them back means directly putting them at risk—especially women who have faced severe limitations in education, employment, and social participation since the Taliban takeover.
Amid rising tensions between the Taliban administration and Pakistan, the forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan has intensified. Among those being deported are individuals who had sought refuge in Pakistan due to direct threats from the Taliban and now face the danger of forced return once again.
Furthermore, thousands of Afghan citizens in Pakistan are awaiting the review of their immigration cases to European countries and the United States. The forced deportation of these individuals to Afghanistan complicates the processing of their cases and leaves their futures uncertain.
