Immigrants
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Pakistan Detains Afghan Doctor, 10 Medical Students
DID Press: Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province have detained an Afghan doctor and at least 10 Afghan medical students who were studying and completing specialist training at educational and medical institutions, according to reports. Sources said the arrests were linked…
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UNDP: Afghanistan Among World’s Largest Displacement Crises
DID Press: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with poverty, drought and earthquakes continuing to drive humanitarian needs across the country. In a statement, UNDP said it is supporting displaced…
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P-1, P-2 Afghan Applicants Urge Urgent US Action
DID Press: Afghan refugees in Pakistan holding US P-1 and P-2 refugee cases have called for immediate action from Washington, warning that the approaching deportation deadline could place their lives at serious risk. The appeal came during a gathering in…
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Top UN Officials Visit Afghanistan to Assess Humanitarian Needs
DID Press: Senior United Nations officials have arrived in Afghanistan to assess the humanitarian situation, with a focus on returnees, community resilience, and strengthening development and relief cooperation. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, Acting Deputy Minister Abdulrahman…
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Germany Expands Technical Engagement With Taliban
DID Press: Germany has expanded its technical engagement with the Taliban as part of a new policy aimed at increasing the deportation of Afghan nationals, with Taliban-appointed representatives now overseeing Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin and consulate in Bonn. German authorities…
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Beyond Borders: Afghan Migrants and the Memory of Islamic Revolution Leader
DID Press: Political leaders are usually defined within the geographical boundaries of their states, but some figures extend beyond borders due to their religious, cultural, and social influence. Among them, the late leader of the Islamic Revolution continues to hold…
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Pakistan Accelerates Afghan Deportations as Daily Returns Reach 6,000
DID Press: Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, with the number of daily returnees through the Torkham border crossing rising to around 6,000, according to officials. At the same time, ongoing trade restrictions at the crossing…
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Afghan Migrants: Torture Allegations and Death in Freezing Turkey Border Conditions
DID Press: Twelve Afghan migrants attempting to reach Europe in January have told the BBC that they were detained, beaten, stripped, and pushed back toward the Iranian border by Turkish border forces in the city of Van, where temperatures reportedly…
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UK Considers Requiring Refugees to Repay Part of State Support Costs
DID Press: British government is considering a proposal that would require some refugees and asylum recipients to repay part of the public support they received before becoming eligible for permanent residency. The measure is part of a broader effort by…
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EU-Funded Uzbek Program Trains More Than 700 Afghans
DID Press: Uzbekistan has completed a four-year, €2 million European Union-funded program that provided higher education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support to more than 700 Afghan citizens. The project, titled “Strengthening Surkhandarya Region Capacity for Educational and Vocational Training of…
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