Crackdown on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Raises Concerns for Humanitarian Treatment Background Pakistan‘s recent announcement of a crackdown on “illegal immigrants,” including Afghan refugees, has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The Interior Minister’s order has put thousands of Afghan refugees at risk, as they now face the threat of […]
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“Australia’s Moral Imperative: Prioritizing Humanitarian Visas for Afghan Refugees”
Dispatches Australia Should Prioritize Humanitarian Visas for Afghans Moral Imperative and Humanitarian Crisis This week marks the two-year anniversary since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, and it is a moment for reflection on Australia‘s humanitarian visa program and its support for those trying to flee the country. Afghanistan […]
Australia’s Responsibility: Prioritizing Humanitarian Visas for Afghan Refugees
Australia Should Prioritize Humanitarian Visas for Afghans An Urgent Call for Greater Flexibility in Processing Applications This week marks the two-year anniversary since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Coinciding with this anniversary, the Australian federal government has announced an increase in its humanitarian visa intake from 17,875 to […]
Pakistan’s Treatment of Afghan Refugees: Ending Harassment and Arbitrary Arrests
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment A Crisis Unfolding On World Refugee Day, Amnesty International has called on the government of Pakistan to urgently address the concerning treatment of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, who have fled persecution by the Taliban. These individuals, many of […]