After Pakistan’s decision in September 2023 to begin a phased deportation of Afghan nationals under its ‘Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan,’ Afghan nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers, live in a constant state of fear of harassment, arbitrary detention and deportation. Faced with life under de-facto Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Afghans in Pakistan are running out of options as they face deportation in violation of Pakistan’s obligations under international human rights law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement. This campaign digest documents the distinct impact of these deportations on the lives of Afghans inside Pakistan.
