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Afghan Activists Face Deportation Amid Taliban Threats

3/30/2025

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Over 50 Afghan women’s rights activists in Pakistan are at risk of deportation, fearing Taliban retaliation. With a looming deadline of March 31, 2024, for expelling undocumented Afghans, activists like Humaira Alim face harassment and threats. UN agencies sound the alarm on escalating humanitarian crises, leaving many seeking asylum in a perilous limbo.

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Over 50 Afghan women’s rights activists in Pakistan are at risk of deportation, fearing Taliban retaliation. With a looming deadline of March 31, 2024, for expelling undocumented Afghans, activists like Humaira Alim face harassment and threats. UN agencies sound the alarm on escalating humanitarian crises, leaving many seeking asylum in a perilous limbo.