Excl: An Afghan interpreter who served alongside the British army was deported back to Afghanistan from Pakistan after the UK wrongly refused to grant him sanctuary.
He has now been granted eligibility and returned to Pak, thanks to @DLPublicLaw
https://t.co/O5So4lYoqf
Detain Afghan immigrants who have P1/P2 cases and several documents sufficient for the security letter of the American Embassy; Again, the Pakistani police arrested them and kept them in the security area for hours.
In the house this morning. Fair questions on those who remain in Afghanistan… except from those with only a passing interest when it suits them.
Will lead the cross-Government response to a changing situation in Pakistan. We will bring all those eligible home. More to follow👇
Delighted that Ahmad* is finally here, but “concessions by #UKGov in the court on individual cases, should lead to expediting the resettlement of ALL #AfghanInterpreters whose relocation has been frustrated by mistakes & obstacles for more than 2(!) years”
https://t.co/NKXz7Tawut
Children are in handcuffs, for what crime? Pakistan is creating a barrage of ill-will against itself. These children (and we) will never forget.
Image from @Moni_Kakar
while 🇵🇰 govt started the eviction of 🇦🇫 refugees but I’m still without fate despite I went through all the process steps but haven’t got any update regarding d flight yet as it’s the 3th months I’m in 🇵🇰 nd face with deportation but 🇬🇧 govt still doesn’t pay attention seriously.
Pakistan’s acting interior minister, Sarfraz Bugti, has said there “will be no compromise against illegal refugees”. @RishiSunak@UKParliament@ukhomeoffice plz fix this. start quick charter ✈️ from Pakistan. Don't let the deportation happen.
https://t.co/RHBfhm8d3B
“US officials say they are working closely w/Pakistani counterparts to ensure protection of at least 25,000 Afghans who could be eligible for relocation to US for their services to US. But a senior Pakistani official said Islamabad had rejected the list.” https://t.co/rwY5onV8yf
#WATCH: Pakistani security forces start arresting and deporting dozens of undocumented Afghans, officials said, with many Afghans complaining they are being “harassed” despite having valid documents and minors and children are also being detained.
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https://t.co/Ff0z2Vop5M
Pakistan starts mass deportation of undocumented Afghans. Pakistan interior minister: “There will be no compromise against illegal refugees. We are going door to door. We will detain & deport them.”
There is no such thing as an “illegal refugee”. https://t.co/iLDHvIPx7M
This evening I received the following message, after the news that Pakistan will deport Afghans back in to Afghanistan.
Imagine being in this position? It is truly heartbreaking.
The US has now set up a hotline for their #AfghanAllies waiting for US resettlement in Pakistan in the face of 🇵🇰 deportation order for undocumented Afghans. UK Gov please expedite transfer of all #ARAP & #ACRS eligible Afghans - our allies deserve to finally feel safe.
Good to be working with @guardian's @GenevaAbdul on stories of #AfghanInterpreter & @BritishCouncil teacher, still waiting in Pakistan for UK resettlement, fearing deportation. "They felt like prisoners & expressed regret about having worked for #UKGov https://t.co/EgTOnlAUW5