Activists Push Berlin to Transfer 2,000 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan

Activists Push Berlin to Transfer 2,000 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan
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Activists are calling on Berlin to urgently relocate 2,000 Afghan refugees currently stranded in Pakistan, warning that arrests and deportations could force them back into perilous conditions in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.

Human rights advocates, civil society organizations, and protest groups have appealed to Germany to act swiftly on behalf of these refugees, who hold official acceptance letters for resettlement. In an open letter dated August 18, they addressed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and senior officials, urging them to secure the safe transfer of the refugees to Germany.

The letter highlighted recent reports of Pakistani police raids on refugee shelters, resulting in the detention of Afghans awaiting relocation under Germany’s protection program. Some detainees were reportedly sent to a “biometric camp,” while others were deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

The activists emphasized the need for urgent intervention by both Berlin and Islamabad to halt further deportations and protect the rights of refugees already approved for resettlement. A German human rights group has previously reported that dozens of Afghan refugees have been deported despite clearance for relocation, raising concerns that without prompt action, thousands remain at risk of persecution under Taliban rule.