Migration
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Afghan EVAC Leader Urges Mass Protests Against US Immigration Delays
DID Press: Afghan EVAC, led by Sean van Diever, has criticized recent U.S. immigration policies, calling them “insanity,” and urged Afghan migrants to organize public demonstrations in protest. In his statement, van Diever highlighted the widespread frustration and anxiety among…
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Israelis Form Queues at Portuguese Embassy for Citizenship Applications
DID Press: On Saturday, thousands of Israeli citizens formed long queues outside the Embassy of Portugal in Tel Aviv, waiting for a rare in-person “walk-in” opportunity to apply for Portuguese citizenship or renew Portuguese passports. The unusually large turnout —…
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Pakistan’s Mass Deportation: Around 1.4M Afghans Forced to Leave
DID Press: Pakistan government carried out a sweeping expulsion drive targeting Afghan migrants, ordering nearly 1.4 million Afghans residing in the country — many holding registration or residency‑cards — to leave following expiration of their permits, according to recent official…
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How Trump Turned WH Tragedy into Tool for Targeting Immigrants
DID Press: Stark contradiction in Washington’s approach becomes even more evident when considering that Lakanwal was not an ordinary migrant, but an individual trained by and cooperating with U.S. intelligence agencies. This reality raises a crucial question: How can a…
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US Treasury Warns Banks Over Illegal Migrants’ Use of Financial System
DID Press: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued a new alert urging U.S. financial institutions to heighten scrutiny of cross-border money transfers involving individuals without legal immigration status. Under the alert,…
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US–Taliban Talks on Returning Ex-CIA-Linked Afghan Migrants Raise Concerns
DID Press: Following shooting on two National Guard soldiers in Washington, concerns are rising over Washington’s potential hidden agenda as the U.S. and the Taliban government discuss the return of certain Afghan migrants. Abdul Karim Khurram, former chief of staff…
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“No Afghan Entry”: US Suspends Visas to Afghan Nationals
DID Press: In the latest fallout from the recent shooting incident near the White House, the U.S. Secretary of State announced a halt to all types of visas for Afghan nationals. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said the…
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Germany to Transfer Afghans Trapped in Pakistan as Deportation Deadline Looms
DID Press: Germany announced that it will begin transferring the majority of Afghan nationals it has accepted, who are still trapped in Pakistan, within weeks. The move comes amid Islamabad’s warning of possible deportations of these individuals by the end…
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UN Warns against Blaming All Afghan Migrants after D.C. Shooting
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged U.S. authorities and the American public to avoid blaming all Afghan migrants after the recent shooting incident near the White House. Endorsing statements made by an Afghan…
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US Suspends All Afghan Immigration Applications Pending Security Review
DID Press: U.S. immigration authorities announced an immediate suspension of all immigration application processing for Afghan citizens. According to the agency, the process will not resume until additional reviews of security protocols and completion of applicant background checks. Officials emphasized…
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