Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Afghan refugees in Pakistan are reportedly facing abuse and property looting during forced expulsions, according to officials’ statements.
The ministry’s statement, issued on Tuesday, April 8, accuses Pakistan of mistreating migrants and violating international migration laws. It has called for an immediate cessation of violent actions against Afghan refugees and urged Pakistan to respect the rights of migrants.
Reports indicate that Afghan migrants are being unlawfully detained in Pakistan, with their homes, shops, and markets being raided. They are subsequently transferred to prisons and forced to return to Afghanistan. The ministry has denounced this process, stating that it involves violence, looting, and the seizure of property, which violates Islamic, humanitarian, and international laws.
Furthermore, the statement calls on the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end the mistreatment of migrants and to refrain from using them for political purposes. It has also urged both Pakistan and Iran to treat migrants according to good-neighborliness, Islamic values, and international law, ensuring their dignity and rights are upheld.
A special meeting was held, chaired by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, to discuss the mistreatment of migrants and the forced deportations from Pakistan. The meeting, which included key officials, condemned these actions as un-Islamic and inhumane. Participants urged the people, political parties, and influential figures in Pakistan to take responsibility and called on the United Nations and international organizations to take necessary measures to prevent a humanitarian crisis and ensure the dignified return of migrants.