‘Mini Kabul’ falls silent as Pakistan targets undocumented Afghans in border province
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Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province launched a large-scale crackdown on undocumented Afghan residents, including housing demolitions and identity checks. Community members and officials said the operation is part of a broader government pushback against undocumented foreigners. The crackdown has caused fear among Afghan settlements, with many packing up or hiding. It highlights Pakistan's tightening border and immigration policies affecting Afghan refugees.
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The crackdown may violate the rights of undocumented individuals.
Mattani is a short drive from the provincial capital Peshawar.
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Key findings
The crackdown is part of a broader government pushback.
Opinion- The crackdown may violate the rights of undocumented individuals.
- Housing demolitions could leave families homeless.
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Plain English
Loaded language removedMembers of Afghan settlements in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province packed up belongings this week while others hid at home as police launched a “large-scale crackdown” on undocumented residents.
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The crackdown is part of a broader government pushback.
OpinionAuthorities carried out housing demolitions, roadside identity checks, and told Afghans to leave.
South China Morning PostMattani is a short drive from the provincial capital Peshawar.
South China Morning Post