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UN Calls for Halt to Afghan Refugee Returns in Pakistan

8/7/2025

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The UNHCR is calling on Pakistan to halt the forced return of Afghan refugees, especially those holding Proof of Registration cards, due to serious human rights concerns and the risk of escalating regional instability. With over 2.1 million Afghans returning this year, Afghanistan's already strained resources are under immense pressure. The agency stresses the importance of ensuring safe and voluntary returns, particularly for vulnerable women and children.

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The UNHCR is calling on Pakistan to halt the forced return of Afghan refugees, especially those holding Proof of Registration cards, due to serious human rights concerns and the risk of escalating regional instability. With over 2.1 million Afghans returning this year, Afghanistan's already strained resources are under immense pressure. The agency stresses the importance of ensuring safe and voluntary returns, particularly for vulnerable women and children.