Taliban raises concern over reported US deportations of Afghans via Pakistan

Immigration · First reported 2 Nov, 07:26 · Updated 08:01

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The Taliban authorities say they are concerned by reports that more than 150 Afghans in the United States could be sent to Pakistan and then returned to Afghanistan. Advocacy groups warn the removals could put people at risk; the reported group includes relatives of Afghans who assisted US forces.

Reports say more than 150 Afghans in the US could be deported via Pakistan for eventual return to Afghanistan.
The Taliban foreign ministry expressed concern, while advocacy groups warned that removing former allies and their families could endanger them.
The reported deportation group includes relatives of Afghans who assisted US forces before their 2021 withdrawal; the reports say Pakistan would oversee onward expulsion to Afghanistan.

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Key facts

Reported number: More than 150 Afghans in the United States
Reported route: Via Pakistan, for eventual return to Afghanistan
People reportedly included: Relatives of Afghans who assisted US forces before the 2021 withdrawal
Taliban response: The authorities expressed concern and urged the US to coordinate and consider the rights of those affected