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US deportation of Afghan migrants via Pakistan

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2026-11-04 16:46 UTC → 2026-11-08 19:18 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. ~~The first deportation flights were expected to depart as early as Monday, November 2, from facilities in Louisiana, with initial flights reportedly heading to Islamabad.~~ 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. ~~This order~~ Following the court decision, the Pakistani foreign ministry confirmed it is ~~set~~ reviewing a United States government proposal to ~~expire this Saturday.~~ 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.

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