Over 150 Afghan Migrants Freed From Pakistani Prisons

2026-02-05 08:07:22

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) More than 150 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistani prisons, highlighting detentions and renewed concerns over migrant treatment across border regions.

The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that 153 Afghan migrants have been released from prisons in Pakistan and returned home this week.

The ministry said the individuals had been detained for periods ranging from two days to two months before being released and repatriated through Spin Boldak crossing.

The freed migrants reportedly returned to Afghanistan via the southern border crossing, while reports indicate Pakistani police have recently intensified arrests of Afghan migrants.

Sources have also claimed that some detained migrants faced extortion and harassment, adding to concerns over the treatment of Afghans living or working in Pakistan.

Amnesty International previously urged Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to halt what it described as unlawful detentions and mistreatment of Afghan migrants across the country.

Pakistan hosts millions of Afghan refugees and migrants, many of whom face legal uncertainty, economic hardship, and periodic crackdowns by local authorities.

Observers say cooperation between regional governments remains crucial to protect migrant rights while managing border security and migration pressures affecting both neighboring countries.

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