Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Uncertain Future as Resettlement Programs Abruptly End

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Uncertain Future as Resettlement Programs Abruptly End
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Dozens of Afghan migrants in Pakistan have been unexpectedly removed from third-country resettlement programs without explanation, leaving them in legal limbo and fearing deportation to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Amu TV reported.

Many, including vulnerable women and former employees of foreign governments, say they were initially promised relocation but later disqualified without clear reasons.

A recent ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court has further dashed hopes for legal recourse, stating that Germany is not obligated to approve visas for Afghans who worked with its institutions. The decision followed a case involving an Afghan man who conducted training for German-backed programs and faced Taliban threats after the republic’s collapse. His visa rejection was upheld, reinforcing concerns over shrinking legal pathways for at-risk refugees.

Advocates are urging Western governments to review stalled or rejected cases, particularly for those facing Taliban retaliation. Many refugees, now stranded in Pakistan with expiring legal status, say they were assured protection due to their past affiliations but now feel abandoned.

Without resettlement options, some fear they will be forced back to Afghanistan, where they could face persecution or death. The lack of transparency in rejection processes has intensified distress among the displaced, who call for urgent intervention to prevent further harm.