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European Parliament to Examine Deportations of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights is set to hold a meeting on Thursday to examine the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers and migrants from European Union member states. The meeting comes amid growing cooperation between some European…
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Afghan Refugees in Nairobi Urge Faster Resettlement Process
DID Press: Afghan refugees in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, have called on the United Nations and resettlement countries to process their cases urgently and fairly, amid growing concerns over lengthy delays. A number of Afghan refugees in Nairobi said prolonged processing…
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IOM: 53,565 Afghans Returned From Pakistan in 15 Days
DID Press: More than 53,000 Afghan nationals returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan during the first 15 days of July 2026, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM said at least 53,565 Afghans crossed into Afghanistan through five…
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Europe’s Hardening Migration Policies Leave Afghan Refugees in Limbo
DID Press: As anti-immigration sentiment grows and right-wing parties gain influence across Europe, thousands of Afghan asylum seekers who were evacuated to European countries after the fall of Kabul face an uncertain future and the possibility of deportation to Afghanistan.…
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NRC: Aid Cuts and Mass Returns Intensify Afghanistan’s Crisis
DID Press: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian, economic and climate crisis as the country approaches the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power. The aid organization said millions of Afghans are…
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US Court Orders Faster Family Reunification for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: A federal court in the United States has ordered the State Department to expedite travel documents for family members of several Afghan refugees who supported US forces in Afghanistan, requiring action within 15 days and directing officials not…
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Afghan Deportations Draw Protests in Germany, Health Warning in Pakistan
DID Press: Germany has resumed the deportation of Afghan nationals despite public protests, while Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that Pakistan’s ongoing expulsions of Afghan refugees are creating a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis. Around 250 protesters gathered…
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Pakistan Court Halts Deportation of Afghan Cancer Patient for 30 Days
DID Press: The Peshawar High Court has suspended the detention and deportation of an Afghan cancer patient and his family for 30 days, citing the patient’s critical medical condition and ongoing treatment. In a recent ruling, the court ordered Pakistani…
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Trump Administration’s Afghan Interview Plan Sparks Backlash
DID Press: Trump administration is facing criticism over a new initiative to interview approximately 800 Afghan nationals living in the United States, with refugee advocates warning that the information collected could later be used for immigration enforcement or deportation. According…
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German Court Rules Mass Cancellation of Afghan Admissions Unlawful
DID Press: Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot revoke humanitarian admission approvals for Afghan nationals through a blanket decision, requiring authorities to assess each case individually. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by…
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