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Calls for Investigation into Afghan Soldier's Death in ICE Custody

3/16/2026

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AfghanEvac demands a transparent investigation into Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal's death in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
Paktyawal was a 41-year-old asylum seeker and former Afghan special forces soldier detained by U.S. ICE in Dallas, Texas.
His family was informed of his death just 24 hours later.
AfghanEvac calls for a transparent inquiry into detention and medical care, and notes the family seeks answers as the children cope.

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Story summary

AfghanEvac demands a transparent investigation into Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal's death in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
Paktyawal was a 41-year-old asylum seeker and former Afghan special forces soldier detained by U.S. ICE in Dallas, Texas.
His family was informed of his death just 24 hours later.
AfghanEvac calls for a transparent inquiry into detention and medical care, and notes the family seeks answers as the children cope.