A group of UN Special Rapporteurs have once again urged Pakistan to stop the planned mass deportation of Afghan migrants back to their home country.
The UN experts said in a statement that the plans would impact over 1.4 million Afghan nationals, including many who fled to Pakistan “seeking safety and protection due to serious human rights concerns” and a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
“We urge Pakistan to uphold the absolute and non-derogable principle of non-refoulement and prevent collective expulsion and forced return,” the experts said.
In addition, the experts expressed their concerns about reports that Afghans living in Pakistan have been subjected to arrests, exploitation and undignified treatment since Pakistan announced its repatriation plans.
Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the country by November 1 or face deportation to their countries of origin.
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