This story was first published by Amu TV.
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say police have intensified arrests, home raids and deportations in recent days, leaving many in a state of constant fear.
The increased pressure comes after recent border clashes between Taliban forces and the Pakistani military, as well as a directive from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier this month ordering the mass expulsion of undocumented Afghan nationals.
Speaking to Amu TV, Afghan migrants reported that Pakistani police have escalated operations over the past three days, raiding homes and detaining people. Some said officers have demanded money during raids under various pretexts.
“Police in several cities have intensified the search and arrest of Afghan migrants,” said Aziz Gul Afghanbeik, a human rights activist based in Pakistan. “They storm homes and transfer people to deportation centers under various excuses.”
A number of Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement or asylum decisions shared similar accounts, saying they now live in fear
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