Pakistani authorities recently arrested Afghan refugees in Islamabad, including some certified for relocation to Germany. This operation involved former local staff members and others considered at risk after the Taliban's takeover in 2021. Many Afghans had sought refuge in Pakistan following the withdrawal of German troops, with approximately 2,400 individuals waiting for relocation. Reports indicate that families were split during the arrests, with minors taken from their parents. The situation has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the German Embassy in providing protection to those affected by the crackdown.
Pakistan's authorities detained several Afghan refugees in Islamabad, including individuals approved for relocation to Germany. The group includes former local staff and others at risk after the Taliban takeover.
Witnesses reported that entire families were arrested during night raids, with some individuals already taken to the border and even to Afghanistan. Some of those arrested were minors separated from their parents.
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