Immigrants
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US Prepares to Deport More Than 150 Afghan Migrants
DID Press: The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan nationals from the United States, a move that refugee advocacy groups say could affect family members of former Afghan military personnel who served…
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Returning Afghan Migrants Face a Looming Winter Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: As the harsh winter cold gradually approaches Afghanistan’s mountainous regions and sun-scorched cities, the growing wave of migrant returns and mass deportations from neighbouring countries is taking on increasingly alarming dimensions. Thousands of families, many with no tangible…
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OCHA Warns of Threats to Civilian Safety Near Torkham Crossing
DID Press: A child has been killed and a United Nations aid worker injured during clashes near the Torkham border crossing, raising renewed concerns about the safety of civilians and humanitarian personnel in the area. The UN Office for the…
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Planned Deportation of Dozens of Afghans Linked to US Forces Sparks Backlash
DID Press: Dozens of Afghan migrants in the United States, including relatives of people who worked alongside US forces during the American military mission in Afghanistan, are expected to be deported early next week, prompting concern among families, immigration advocates…
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Millions of Afghans Return Home, Intensifying Pressure on Jobs and Housing
DID Press: The return of more than six million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan over the past three years has intensified competition for jobs and housing in Afghanistan, increasing economic pressure on both returning families and local residents. Agence France-Presse…
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US Plans Deportation of Afghans Held in Immigration Detention, Report Says
DID Press: Some Afghans detained at US immigration facilities, including family members of people who worked with American forces before the fall of Kabul, have been informed that they could be deported to Pakistan or Afghanistan. According to Bloomberg, the…
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Afghan Migrants Reportedly Tortured Near Türkiye-Iran Border
DID Press: Reports indicate that a number of Afghan migrants were subjected to alleged abuse and torture by Turkish police after being detained near the Iran–Türkiye border, with some reportedly suffering broken fingers in their hands and feet in the…
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IOM, UNHCR: 517 Afghans Detained in Pakistan in One Week
DID Press: At least 517 Afghan nationals were detained in Pakistan’s Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces between 11 and 17 October 2026, according to a joint report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High…
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Afghanistan, UN Call for More Humanitarian Aid for Returning Migrants
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister and the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have discussed expanding humanitarian assistance for returning Afghan migrants and strengthening cooperation between the country and the United Nations. Amir Khan Muttaqi,…
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Afghan Asylum Seekers in Italy Face Homelessness and Legal Barriers
DID Press: Afghan asylum seekers in Italy face homelessness, labour exploitation and legal obstacles despite high asylum recognition rates, according to an investigative report by the Afghanistan Analysts Network (AAN). The report says Italy is not the final destination for…
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