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Approximately six million Afghan refugees have been forced to return home recently, with millions more arriving this year from neighboring countries amid tightening border policies.
Aisha Wahab, a California state senator and daughter of Afghan refugees, has become the first Afghan-American elected to the U.S. Congress, drawing attention for her statements on the genocide of Palestinians.
Daniel Malikyar, the son of Afghan refugees, presents a photographic series offering an alternative view of Afghanistan, aiming to showcase the country he knows rather than the one often depicted in news headlines.
Pakistan has begun deporting its long-standing Afghan refugee population, drawing criticism for adopting arguments of national security and economic preservation, which it previously condemned.
The EU is considering a new package of sanctions against Russia and has agreed to prioritize digital over printed instruction manuals. Additionally, five member states are proposing to limit the voting rights of future EU members.
A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 to 22 people, including several children. The accident also left dozens injured.
The European Union is pursuing closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime regarding the return of Afghan migrants, despite ongoing legal and human rights concerns.
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, European nations and the UK are discussing plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The US has increased its naval presence in the region and issued warnings to Iran, with reports of a US naval blockade advancing into international waters.
The US government and Pentagon have announced the abolition of mandatory flu vaccination for soldiers. This decision reverses a previous policy requiring service members to receive the influenza vaccine.
Thousands of Afghan refugees are attempting to leave Iran due to escalating attacks and deteriorating infrastructure, with children suffering from hunger and disease, and undocumented refugees stranded in cities like Tehran.
Iran has deported more than 200,000 undocumented Afghan refugees since the beginning of the current Iranian year on March 21, according to reports.
More than 1,000 Afghan refugees who fled their homes in 2021 have been stuck in Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, isolated and unable to leave, despite many having aided U.S. forces during the war.
Body parts discovered on the Dutch island of Texel in 2023 have been identified as belonging to two young men who were Afghan refugees. The discovery sheds light on the tragic fate of individuals attempting to flee Afghanistan.
Afghan refugees have come forward with harrowing accounts of abuse by Turkish border guards, alleging they were beaten and left in the snow. These testimonies shed light on the harsh conditions faced by migrants at the border.
Samira Nawa, whose parents fled Afghanistan to Denmark, has been appointed to a significant ministerial position in the Danish government. She has become an involuntary central figure in several debates due to her background and new role.
Pakistan is reportedly intensifying its measures against Afghan refugees, leading to concerns about their status and safety.
Approximately forty Afghan refugees rebelled at the Red Cross reception center in Grâce-Hollogne, Belgium, leading to two defendants being prosecuted, one denying resistance and the other admitting it.
More than 1,100 Afghan refugees, including the family of a US Marine, are in Qatar's Afghan camp and fear a potential relocation to Congo, a decision advocates describe as impossible.
Over 1,100 Afghan refugees remain in limbo in Qatar after the US halted a resettlement program, with activists reporting they are being told to choose between returning to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or relocating to Congo.
Mahmood has implemented a ban on visas for Afghans, citing efforts to halt the exploitation of the asylum system, a move that will impact Afghan refugees seeking entry.
Afghan refugees, like Lina, are facing deportation back to Afghanistan, where they risk retribution from the Taliban amidst a broader migration crackdown. Questions are being raised about Australia's potential to offer assistance.
Thousands of Afghans who fled their country after the fall of the former government in Kabul are now facing an uncertain future as Europe shifts towards more restrictive immigration policies.
Director Nazila Azizi, an Afghan native and architect, is using magical realism in her documentary 'LineOut' to capture the experience of Afghan refugees, with the film now in contention for an Academy Award.
Europe faces a collective challenge with a large number of Afghan refugees who cannot be deported, making engagement with the radical Islamic regime in Kabul necessary to resolve the issue.
Samira Nawa, whose parents fled Afghanistan to Denmark, has been appointed to a significant ministerial position in the Danish government, becoming an involuntary central figure in several debates.
The United Nations anticipates a significant return of Afghan refugees, projecting that 3 million Afghans who fled their country will return home by the year 2026.
Afghan refugees are reportedly stranded at the Pakistan border, unable to cross amid renewed fighting in Afghanistan. Humanitarian concerns are rising for those caught in the difficult situation.
US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo Dhaka Tribune
Thousands of Afghan refugees are being forced to return to Kabul, citing ongoing war and poverty as reasons for their displacement and subsequent return from countries like Iran.