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US deportation of Afghan migrants via Pakistan

Overview

The Trump administration is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants from the United States, a move that could represent one of the largest single mass deportations of Afghan nationals. Due to a lack of diplomatic relations with the Taliban, officials reportedly plan to route these deportations through Pakistan, where migrants would then be transferred into Afghanistan.

This strategy has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and advocacy groups such as AfghanEvac. Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, warned that deportees face significant risks of retaliation, persecution, or torture from the Taliban, particularly for those who previously worked with the U.S. military or aid groups. In response, 66 United States lawmakers issued a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, requesting a halt to the deportations, highlighting the lethal risks to individuals who worked alongside coalition forces.

While the Taliban foreign ministry has expressed “serious concern” and urged a “responsible and measured approach,” United Nations officials have documented instances of extrajudicial killings and abuses in Afghanistan. In response to the administration's plans, a federal judge in New York, Valerie Caproni, issued a temporary restraining order to block the deportations to Afghanistan or Pakistan.

Following the court decision, the Pakistani foreign ministry confirmed it is reviewing a United States government proposal to facilitate the deportation of Afghan citizens through Pakistani territory. Officials stated they are examining all relevant aspects in consultation with stakeholders, expressing hope for a mutually agreeable solution. This review occurs amid strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, involving previous border clashes and ongoing Pakistani repatriation policies targeting Afghan citizens without visas.

Entities

Taliban · Donald Trump · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Pakistan · Department of Homeland Security

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 10 SOURCES] The U.S. administration plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants. www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.messengernews.net · www.agcnews.eu · www.arabnews.pk · feminist.org · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Some of the individuals facing deportation are relatives of Afghans who assisted U.S. forces. www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.messengernews.net · feminist.org · www.upday.com · www.rfi.fr · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Deportations will be routed from Louisiana to Pakistan, with onward transport to Afghanistan. www.messengernews.net · capitalhillnews.com · feminist.org · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.agcnews.eu · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Taliban foreign ministry expressed “serious concern” over the reported deportation plans. www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · amu.tv · www.agcnews.eu · www.arabnews.pk · www.rfi.fr · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The United States cannot arrange direct deportations to Afghanistan due to a lack of diplomatic ties with the Taliban. www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.agcnews.eu · www.arabnews.pk · feminist.org · nius.de · +3 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The first deportation flight is expected to occur as early as Monday. www.messengernews.net · www.arabnews.pk · feminist.org · www.rfi.fr · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to deport Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan. 100percentfedup.com · thefrontierpost.com · www.newsday.com · www.troyrecord.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 4 SOURCES] 66 US lawmakers wrote a letter to the Trump administration to stop Afghan deportations.
[● 4 SOURCES] DHS officials stated in court filings that they plan to return some Afghans to their home country.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Trump administration has made agreements with at least 35 countries to take in third-country nationals.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Department of Homeland Security declined to comment on future removal operations citing security concerns. www.messengernews.net · capitalhillnews.com · www.t-online.de

Timeline

4 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Pakistan considers US proposal to facilitate Afghan deportations
Pakistan is reviewing a US proposal to deport Afghan citizens via Pakistan following a US federal court block on certain deportation plans.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
US lawmakers urge Trump administration to halt Afghan deportations
Sixty-six US lawmakers have asked the Trump administration to stop the mass deportation of Afghans, including former coalition allies, citing extreme safety risks in Afghanistan.
9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
United States plans to deport Afghan nationals via Pakistan
A federal judge temporarily blocked U.S. plans to deport Afghan nationals via Pakistan, amid warnings that the move risks the lives of former allies and their families.
11 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 49 sources
Trump administration plans deportation of Afghan migrants via Pakistan
The Trump administration plans to deport over 150 Afghan migrants via Pakistan, sparking fears of Taliban retaliation against those who assisted U.S. forces.

Sources

072info.com · 1-a1072.azureedge.net · 100percentfedup.com · af.shafaqna.com · agcnews.eu · al3omk.com · aljazeera.com · amu.tv · antaranews.com · arabnews.pk · bamada.net · bangordailynews.com · baoquangninh.vn · barbadosgazette.com · blasdeportes.com · capitalhillnews.com · dailybaakhabar.com · dailymeezan.com · dailytimes.com.pk · deeyartelevision.com · diceshop.com · durangoherald.com · elbalad.news · eldiariony.com · elpasomatters.org · etv.me · europesays.com · fakti.bg · feminist.org · fr.euronews.com · french.almanar.com.lb · heute.t-online.de · icenews.is · independent.co.uk · istoe.com.br · jamaicaobserver.com · javedch.com · joemygod.com · krmg.com · laikas.lt · latimes.com · looniepolitics.com · malatyaguncel.com · messengernews.net · midan.net · n1info.ba · nabatieh.org · newarab.com

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