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The Trump administration's proposal to deport Afghan immigrants and asylum-seekers to Pakistan, potentially onward to Afghanistan, is drawing significant criticism from advocates concerned about their safety and human rights.
Background
For decades, Afghanistan has experienced conflict and instability, leading many Afghans to seek refuge in neighboring countries like Pakistan, or to emigrate further afield, including to the United States. US immigration policies regarding these populations are a recurring subject of debate.
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US Deportation of Afghans to Pakistan and Afghanistan
First report 38m agoLast update 38m agoGeobits report on the impending deportation of Afghans from the US and the calls from lawmakers to stop it.
US Immigration and Deportation Policies
First report 3h agoLast update 38m agoCalls for the US administration to halt the deportation of Afghan nationals, citing safety concerns.
Criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies and actions, particularly regarding deportations.
US Deportation Policy and Afghan Nationals
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoLawmakers are calling for a halt to the planned mass deportation of Afghans, including those who aided coalition forces.
US Deportation Policy and Afghan Refugees
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoLawmakers are calling for a halt to the planned mass deportation of Afghans.
Concerns Over Afghan Deportations and Border Tensions
First report 5h agoLast update 3h agoThere are significant safety concerns regarding the planned deportation of Afghans through Pakistan.
The US Secretary of State has offered to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan amidst border conflicts.
US Deportation of Afghans to Pakistan Raises Concerns of 'Certain Death'
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoDeporting Afghans who assisted US troops to Pakistan and then to Afghanistan is a betrayal and will lead to their certain death.
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have expressed serious concern over reported US plans to deport Afghan immigrants.
US Lawmakers' Stance on Afghan Deportations
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoLawmakers are asking the Trump administration to stop deporting Afghans, fearing they will face danger from the Taliban or Pakistan.
Trump Administration Plans to Deport Afghans to Pakistan
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoCritics argue that deporting Afghans to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan puts their lives at risk and is a betrayal of Americans.
Trump Administration's Deportation Plans for Afghans
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoCritics argue that deporting Afghans, especially to Pakistan or Taliban-controlled areas, puts their lives at risk.
The deportations are seen as a betrayal of Afghans who assisted the US military, sending a negative message globally.
Questions are raised about the legality and justification of the deportations, with some suggesting potential criminal charges for those involved.
Concerns Over Afghan Deportations Through Pakistan
First report 5h agoLast update 3h agoThe planned deportation of Afghans through Pakistan has prompted concerns about their safety.
Trump Administration's Deportation Plans for Afghans
First report 3h agoLast update 2h agoStrong opposition to the deportation of Afghans, citing risks of persecution and potential death upon return.
The planned deportations are viewed as a betrayal of allies and those who assisted US soldiers.
US Deportation of Afghan Nationals Faces Criticism
First report 3h agoLast update 2h agoCritics argue that deporting Afghans to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan puts their lives at risk.
US Deportation of Afghan Immigrants
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoCritics argue that deporting Afghan immigrants to Pakistan puts their lives at risk and could lead to persecution, with lawmakers urging the administration to halt the deportations.
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