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Afghan Returnees Face Police Raids and Arbitrary Detention in Pakistan's KP
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What Happened?
Following the imposition of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afghan returnees report increased police raids, arbitrary detentions, and extortion. Many fear for their safety as daily life becomes increasingly difficult.
Key points
- Afghan nationals deported from Pakistan report arbitrary detentions and midnight raids.
- Police are reportedly demanding bribes for the release of detained returnees.
- Nearly 27,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan in the last three months.
- The Taliban-led ministry has distributed over 74,000 residential plots to returning families.
- Authorities are conducting raids on homes and intimidating refugees in markets.
Key insights
- The crackdown on Afghan returnees may lead to increased tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Fear of arbitrary arrests could discourage further returns of Afghan refugees.
- The situation may strain local resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as more returnees arrive.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Afghan returnees in Pakistan amid rising tensions.
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Entities
Afghanistan· CountryPakistan· CountryKhyber Pakhtunkhwa· StateImran Khan· PersonShehbaz Sharif· PersonTaliban· Organization
Source
Times of India
