United Nations experts have called on Pakistan to stop the forced expulsion of Afghans and to assess each person\u2019s situation individually before any return, in a request that focuses in particular on protecting women and unaccompanied children.<\/p>\n
The experts said on Friday, 27 Sunbula, that Pakistan should identify people at risk of abuse, torture and serious human rights violations before deciding on deportation, expressing concern over the forced return of Afghans.<\/p>\n
According to them, a transparent and accessible process is needed so that Afghans at risk can seek protection and remain safe from deportation while their cases are being reviewed.<\/p>\n
The UN experts also warned against returning unaccompanied Afghan children, saying there are not enough mechanisms in Afghanistan to receive, support and protect them.<\/p>\n
They also called on developed countries to help create resettlement opportunities and safe pathways for people at risk by providing political and financial support to countries hosting Afghans.<\/p>\n
According to figures provided by the experts, between 10 July and 27 August 2026, about 127,344 Afghans entered Afghanistan from Pakistan, of whom at least 14,186 were forcibly returned. Among those returning were about 38,388 women and children.<\/p>\n
Pakistan has in recent years repeatedly intensified the process of returning Afghans, a move that has consistently raised concerns among human rights groups and international organisations about the safety and vulnerability of returnees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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