Amnesty International is demanding a global halt to the forced return of Afghan refugees. They cite mass deportations this year from nations like Pakistan, Iran, and Germany, which violate the international principle of non-refoulement. This rule prohibits sending people back to places where they risk torture or persecution.
The rights group details two primary dangers for returnees. Former government employees and security forces face Taliban retaliation despite a stated amnesty, with reports of arbitrary arrests and killings. Women and girls confront severe discrimination, including bans on education and work, with activists being specifically targeted.
These forced returns worsen an already dire human rights crisis, exacerbating humanitarian needs. A former activist told Amnesty her family was harassed upon her forced return, forcing her to flee again. The UN has established a new investigative mechanism to document international crimes in Afghanistan, reflecting the deteriorating situation since the Taliban's takeover.
The rights group details two primary dangers for returnees. Former government employees and security forces face Taliban retaliation despite a stated amnesty, with reports of arbitrary arrests and killings. Women and girls confront severe discrimination, including bans on education and work, with activists being specifically targeted.
These forced returns worsen an already dire human rights crisis, exacerbating humanitarian needs. A former activist told Amnesty her family was harassed upon her forced return, forcing her to flee again. The UN has established a new investigative mechanism to document international crimes in Afghanistan, reflecting the deteriorating situation since the Taliban's takeover.
