Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees currently in Pakistan's capital region, seeking resettlement, are facing a forced relocation order by March 31. The Pakistani government aims to pressure Western nations to expedite the acceptance of these refugees, many of whom have worked alongside U.S. missions in Afghanistan. The potential deportation back to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan poses grave risks for vulnerable groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and human rights advocates. International organizations have urged Pakistan to consider human rights standards while implementing relocation measures for these refugees.
Forcing Afghan refugees to vacate Islamabad is seen as a means to pressure Western nations to expedite their resettlement, particularly as their fate remains uncertain.
The order has led to increased anxiety among those who sought refuge after aiding U.S. efforts, as they face potential deportation back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
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