Pakistani Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Undocumented Afghan Migrants

Pakistani authorities have intensified their crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants in Peshawar, with numerous arrests and seizures of arms and narcotics, according to local officials cited by Khaama Press. The raids targeted areas such as Kacha Garhi, Nasir Bagh, and Regi.

Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province confirmed the detention of significant numbers of Afghan nationals without legal documents. Despite official claims, the exact number of detainees remains undisclosed as the crackdown forms part of a broader campaign against undocumented Afghans in Pakistan.

This follows the Pakistani government's recent suspension of visa renewals for Afghan nationals, complicating the legal status of many previously documented residents. Human rights organizations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have expressed concerns about escalating human rights abuses and the worsening humanitarian crisis for Afghans.

(With inputs from agencies.)