Migration
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Afghanistan Summons Tourism Firms Over Illegal Work Visa Sales
DID Press: Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs says it has summoned several tourism and pilgrimage companies over allegations of involvement in the illegal issuance and sale of foreign work visas, including for Turkey. According to the ministry, a number…
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EU-Taliban Deportation Talks Spark Accusations of “Complicity”
DID Press: A planned meeting in June between the European Commission, the government of Sweden, and representatives of the Taliban in Brussels has triggered sharp criticism from some Members of the European Parliament, who argue the initiative amounts to “complicity…
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UN-Habitat Raises Alarm Over Afghanistan’s Returnee Crisis
DID Press: UN-Habitat has warned that the growing return of Afghan migrants is intensifying Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis and placing additional strain on the country’s already limited resources. Speaking at the session titled “Housing for Return After Crisis: Delivering Sustainable Solutions”…
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UK Accused of Blocking Exit of Eligible Afghan Refugees
DID Press: British government has come under renewed criticism after the Ministry of Defense was accused of effectively preventing eligible Afghans from leaving Afghanistan despite earlier promises of relocation and asylum following the Taliban’s return to power. The controversy intensified…
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Call for Canada to Accelerate Resettlement of Afghan Journalists
DID Press: Media advocates and exiled journalists gathered in Toronto have urged Canada and the international community to expand protection measures and expedite resettlement processes for Afghan journalists facing ongoing uncertainty abroad. The appeal was made during the third annual…
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EU to Invite Taliban Delegation to Brussels for Migration Talks
DID Press: European Commission announced Monday evening that it plans to invite a Taliban delegation to Brussels for discussions on the deportation of Afghan migrants from Europe. According to reports by Agence France-Presse, informed sources said an official letter will…
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Germany to Resume Visa Issuance for Afghan Applicants in Pakistan from June 2026
DID Press: Germany announced that it will resume issuing work and student visas for Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan starting 1 June 2026, according to its embassy in Islamabad. The German embassy said the renewed process will cover applicants seeking…
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Iraq Detains Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Status, Raising Prison Conditions Concerns
DID Press: Several Afghan migrants in Iraq have reported to media outlets that Afghan nationals working in the country have recently been detained and imprisoned due to lack of legal documentation, amid growing concerns over detention conditions. According to these…
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Germany Deports Group of Afghan Asylum Seekers to Kabul
DID Press: Government of Germany deported a group of Afghan asylum seekers accused of criminal offenses back to Kabul, as part of its tightened immigration policy. According to German media reports, a charter flight transported several Afghan nationals from Germany…
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UN Warns Over Possible EU Deportation of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Richard Bennett expressed serious concern over reports that European Union is hosting Taliban officials to discuss the deportation of Afghan migrants. Bennett warned that any forced return of Afghan nationals could violate the principle of Non-refoulement, which prohibits…
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