Immigrants
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Hundreds of Pakistani Citizens Stranded in Afghanistan after Border Closure
DID Press: Hundreds of Pakistani students, traders, and families have been stranded in Afghanistan for nearly three months following the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The crossings have been shut since October 12 following border clashes between…
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Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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UN: $2.5B Spent on Afghan Refugee Assistance in 2025
DID Press: UN has announced that its agencies spent USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to support Afghan refugees and returnees. The funds were provided at a time when the large-scale return of refugees has intensified economic and social pressures inside…
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Jewish Immigrants’ Pivotal Role in Shaping Early NBA
DID Press: A lesser-known chapter in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) highlights the decisive role of Jewish immigrant communities in turning basketball into an “urban game” and a pathway into mainstream American society. From the 1920s through…
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KAbul: 2.8M Migrants Returned, Social Support Programs Expanded
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says more than 2.8 million Afghanistan citizens and migrants returned to the country over the past year from various states. The returns were “managed” in a way that allowed most families to…
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Afghan Refugees Summoned During Christmas as US Tightens Immigration Controls
DID Press: US Immigration authorities have summoned a number of Afghan refugees for documentation and administrative hearings during the Christmas and New Year holidays, limiting their access to legal representation. Reports indicate that the summonses, aimed at reviewing immigration cases,…
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Turkey Detains Over 152,000 Undocumented Migrants, Afghans Most Affected
DID Press: More than 152,000 undocumented migrants have been detained across Turkey over the past year, according to figures released by the country’s Directorate of Migration. Afghan migrants, with more than 42,000 detentions, constitute the largest group among those arrested.…
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Taliban Ambassador Meets Polish Representative in Doha
DID Press: Taliban ambassador in Doha met with Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations and humanitarian assistance. Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, Taliban-appointed ambassador in Doha, held talks with Witold Sobko, Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, focusing on bilateral…
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Data Shows Media Largely Misrepresented Arrest of Afghan Migrant in US
DID Press: The arrest of several Afghan migrants in the United States—particularly following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.—has recently received widespread media attention, raising security concerns. Many reports portrayed these arrests as evidence of “terrorist infiltration,” creating a threatening…
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