Category: ‌MIGRATION

‘I can’t even sleep’; Afghan youth in Pakistan live in fear of deportation

Young Afghan migrants in Pakistan say the current conditions have caused them serious psychological distress. Jamila, 26-year-old, who has lived with her family in Pakistan for three years, says: “I cannot even sleep because of the fear of deportation. Economic problems, unemployment—every kind of fear is inside me. We were warned to hide ourselves; otherwise nothing can be done for us. The situation for refugees is extremely difficult.”

Japan contributes $2 million to support Afghan returnees

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Afghanistan has announced that Japan has contributed USD 2 million to the organization.

UK bans study and work visas for Afghan citizens

The UK government has imposed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, including Afghan citizens, halting work visas as well.

Afghans in Kyrgyzstan — living between relative stability and an uncertain future

“This is one of the biggest problems,” He says. “People want to work and move forward with their lives, but without proper documents, they don’t have legal permission.”

Afghan students in Bishkek: far from home, fighting for tomorrow

“For many Afghans, education is not just a right. It is a necessity. If we do not study, we have nothing to stay for, nothing to survive on. Education is a way to escape a fate that threatens us,” Samir says.

Nearly 2,000 Afghan citizens deported from Iran and Pakistan

The High Commission for Addressing Migrant’ Problems announced that Iran and Pakistan have deported 1,761 Afghan citizens.

Why Afghan youths migrate to Iran despite of violence and crisis?

Afghan youths are leaving their country in search of economic opportunities despite serious risks abroad. Iran remains a primary destination, even amid political unrest and security threats. Salam Watandar’s findings indicates that Afghan young people are migrating to Iran despite the country is facing waves of internal instability and the threat of an external conflict.

Category: ‌MIGRATION

‘I can’t even sleep’; Afghan youth in Pakistan live in fear of deportation

Japan contributes $2 million to support Afghan returnees

UK bans study and work visas for Afghan citizens

Afghans in Kyrgyzstan — living between relative stability and an uncertain future

Afghan students in Bishkek: far from home, fighting for tomorrow

Nearly 2,000 Afghan citizens deported from Iran and Pakistan

Why Afghan youths migrate to Iran despite of violence and crisis?

Islamic Emirate urges Pakistan to halt deportation of Afghan refugees during Eid

Pakistan urged to withdraw ‘illegal foreigners’ repatriation plan targeting Afghans

Pakistan rejects extension of residency permits for Afghan migrants

Thousands of Afghan migrants return from Pakistan, struggling with ongoing hardships

Afghan migrants in Iran face forced expulsion as deadline approaches

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