The United Nations rejected the claim of connection between Afghan refugees and terrorism in Pakistan
A group of UN experts denied the claims of the interim government of Pakistan that there is a connection between Afghan refugees and terrorism in this country. |
according to the report of the regional office Tasnim news agency, a group of UN experts clarified in a statement: the interim government of Pakistan should not be between Afghan refugees and danger Terrorism creates an undocumented link.
Expressing concern over the arrest and deportation of Afghan nationals, these experts added that Pakistan is required to change its immigration policies. regulate itself in accordance with international laws, including the principle of “non-refoulement” and must support Afghan refugees regardless of the documents they have to access the right to asylum.
These human rights experts also wrote in their statement: Pakistan has not considered any mechanism to prevent irreparable harm and dangers that Afghan nationals may face if they return.
They have expressed concern that migrant women and girls face the risk of trafficking during forced return and during displacement.
The group also noted that religious and ethnic minorities are also particularly at risk of persecution during forced returns.
A part of this statement states that women and girls who are deported to Afghanistan are at risk of early and forced marriage, human trafficking, deprivation of education rights, Work, freedom of movement and protection are equal to the law.
They also They called on the international community to support them by increasing opportunities for their transfer and reunification with their families in other host countries.
Publisher | Tasnim News |