Khaama: Amnesty International urges Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan refugees, renew PoR cards, and uphold international laws protecting those seeking safety. Amnesty International on Friday called on Pakistan to immediately stop deporting Afghan refugees and extend their Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. The call was made on World Refugee Day as part of an appeal
The Guardian (UK): Thousands of Afghans who fled to the US as the Taliban grabbed power again in Afghanistan are in mortal dread of being deported back to danger in the coming weeks amid the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown. Many, including some who assisted US forces in Afghanistan before the botched withdrawal by the military
Amu: An 18-year-old Afghan national was killed in recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran, and at least three other Afghan citizens were wounded, according to sources familiar with the incident. The young man, identified as Abdul Wali, was originally from Murghab district in Ghor Province and had traveled to Iran roughly six months ago in search
Amu: As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, dozens of Afghan families in Tehran have fled their homes over the past five days, deepening their displacement and compounding the challenges of life as refugees. Many now face growing uncertainty, without shelter, income or access to basic services. Iran hosts more than 3.3 million Afghan
Ariana: An Afghan man who formerly served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his arrest on Thursday at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego. The man, who is seeking asylum in the United States, was taken into custody shortly after his initial
Amu: “If there is a war between Iran and Israel, our safety will be in danger,” said one migrant, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We don’t know what will happen; our future will become more unclear.” Political and economic analysts warn that intensifying regional conflict could have far-reaching consequences for Afghanistan. “Increased military tensions between
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 5, 2025 US President Donald Trump on June 4 signed a proclamation resurrecting the travel ban from his first term, ordering a new ban on citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, from entering the United States. Trump said the travel ban is necessary to protect Americans from terrorist
Khaama: Pakistani police raided Afghan refugee homes in Islamabad, sparking fear amid ongoing visa issues and mass deportations. Reports from Islamabad confirm that Pakistani police conducted a raid on Afghan refugee homes in the F-17 sector of the capital on Wednesday morning, June 4. Eyewitnesses said police broke into several houses, including those where no
Khaama: The Afghanistan Analysts Network reports that many Afghan refugees in the United States, particularly in Texas, are experiencing severe uncertainty and hardship because of restrictive immigration policies implemented during the Trump administration. The organization highlights that the asylum application review process for Afghan applicants has slowed down significantly. Click here to read more (external
Khaama: Rampant racism and violence against Afghan refugees in Iran continue unchecked, causing fear and suffering among vulnerable refugee communities. A disturbing video recently circulated on social media shows two young Iranian men in a car chasing an Afghan teenager in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas. The car appears to be deliberately attempting