Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has voiced concern over the treatment being meted out to Afghan refugees by neighboring countries, stating that Pakistan and Iran are not abiding by international laws pertaining to refugees.According to a statement issued by the ministry, &Afghan refugees are being subjected to violence, their property is being looted, and their household goods are being confiscated, which is against all Islamic and human principles and international laws.&The ministry stated that Afghan refugees are also being illegally arrested in their homes, shops, and markets in Pakistan, and then taken to prison before being forcibly deported.The ministry also urged Pakistan to end the violence and mistreatment of Afghan refugees and not use refugees as tools for its own political goals.&All refugees should be allowed to take their wealth, belongings, and household items back to their country,& the statement read.The ministry also called on international organizations and aid agencies to pay special attention to solving the problems of Afghan refugees and provide them with urgent assistance in Afghanistan.In addition, the ministry said the refugees should not face oppression, coercion, or violence once they return to Afghanistan.&Afghanistan's wealthy people and investors are also expected to once again help Afghan refugees based on their Islamic and human feelings and brotherhood, as they have done in the past; ordinary Afghans should welcome their refugee brothers and sisters with open arms and do everything they can to help them.&In 2023, Pakistan started a campaign to deport approximately four million Afghans who have entered the country over the past 40 years.Last year, the authorities granted some leeway but Pakistan's government then set a March 31 deadline to expel foreign nationals living in the country illegally.
Islamabad did however push this deadline out a few days in light of Eid-ul-Fitr.The Islamic Emirate said it has tried to put plans in place to accommodate an influx of refugees from Pakistan but stressed that any mistreatment of the refugees was unacceptable.The post Ministry of Refugees slams neighboring countries for mistreatment and forced removals of Afghans first appeared on TINS News.