Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees? | Inside Story
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to leave Pakistan as part of a government crackdown.
Many have lived there for decades and consider it their home.
But the Pakistani government blames Afghans for a surge in attacks by armed groups.
Human Rights groups say the deportations violate international law and that many refugees face dangers– if they’re forced to return to Afghanistan.
Is this politically motivated?
And how will Taliban officials deal with it?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Nilofer Afridi Qazi – Social Worker by trade who’s also a Public Policy Specialist.
Faiz Zaland – Professor of Political Science at Kabul University, who’s also the Chief Executive of the Peace, Development and Democracy Organisation.
Devon Cone – Senior Advocate for Women and Girls at Refugees International.
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