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Pakistan demolishes Afghan settlements, deports undocumented residents

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Pakistan has intensified its crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals, particularly in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to the demolition of homes and forced deportations. Residents in areas like Mattani, near Peshawar, have reported the destruction of Afghan settlements, with individuals like Najeeb Rehman expressing distress over the loss of homes and belongings. This action is part of a broader government initiative that began in 2023, aiming to repatriate millions of Afghans, including those who have resided in Pakistan for decades. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘Mini Kabul’ falls silent as Pakistan targets undocumented Afghans in border province

    Members of Afghan settlements in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province hurriedly packed up belongings this week while others hid at home as police launched a “large-scale crackdown” on undocumented residents. Authorities in the northern province carried out housing demoli…

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