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US Afghan deportation plans via Pakistan
The Taliban voices serious concern over a US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan.
Updated 13:00 UTC, 2 November 2026 · 3 reports from 3 outlets · 1 confirmed · 15 one-source
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Where it stands The Taliban voices serious concern over a US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan.
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Story opened The Taliban has raised serious concern over US plans to deport Afghan migrants through Pakistan and urged Washington to act responsibly.
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EuronewsPrivateFrance 24Public broadcaster
European media foregrounds the Taliban's reaction, centring foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi, who voices 'serious concern' over reports that the United States intends to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan. Euronews and France 24 also give space to Pakistan's nationwide arrests of Afghan citizens without visas and to UN-recorded reports of extrajudicial killings, detentions and abuses, while noting that anonymous US officials told The New York Times Pakistan will oversee the expulsion.
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The Times of India centres the Taliban's response, leading with its call for Washington to 'act responsibly' and quoting the Afghan foreign ministry that 'Third countries should not treat the citizens of another country as a matter of bargaining'. It foregrounds Kabul's offer to 'engage constructively' while noting the route through Pakistan and a reported figure of more than 150 deportees.
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the United States of America to adopt a responsible and measured approach in this regard and to take any decisions and measures regarding the fate of Afghan citizens with clear mutual understanding, necessary coordination, and consideration of the rights and legitimate demands of the individuals concerned
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan expresses its serious concern over reports that the United States intends to deport some Afghan refugees to Pakistan who have not yet been able to obtain legal residency documents in that country
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The Taliban voices serious concern over a US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan.
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“Taliban voices 'serious concern' over US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan
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“Afghanistan's Taliban authorities voiced concern on Monday over reported plans by Washington to deport scores of Afghan immigrants to Pakistan with the aim of their eventual return to their home country.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
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The United Nations has recorded reports of extrajudicial killings, detentions and abuses in Afghanistan.
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“However, the United Nations has recorded reports of extrajudicial killings, detentions and abuses.”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Pakistan's government ordered law enforcement nationwide earlier this year to arrest Afghan citizens without visas.
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“Pakistan's government earlier this year ordered law enforcement nationwide to arrest Afghan citizens without visas as part of a years-long repatriation policy that has pushed back millions of Afghans who fled throughout decades of war.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Pakistan will oversee the expulsion of the deported Afghans to Afghanistan.
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“While the United States cannot arrange deportations directly to Afghanistan, anonymous US officials told The New York Times that Pakistan will oversee their expulsion to Afghanistan.”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Balkhi urged the United States to adopt a responsible and measured approach regarding the fate of Afghan citizens.
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“Balkhi said Taliban authorities urged"the United States of America to adopt a responsible and measured approach in this regard and to take any decisions and measures regarding the fate of Afghan citizens with clear mutual understanding, necessary coordination, and consideration of the rights and legitimate demands of the individuals concerned".”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Taliban foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan expresses serious concern over reports the US intends to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan.
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“"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan expresses its serious concern over reports that the United States intends to deport some Afghan refugees to Pakistan who have not yet been able to obtain legal residency documents in that country," foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a statement.”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
The deported Afghans would include relatives of those who assisted US forces before the 2021 withdrawal.
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“More than 150 Afghan nationals in the United States would be deported via Pakistan to Afghanistan, including relatives of those who assisted US forces before their 2021 withdrawal, according to US media reports and an advocacy group.”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
More than 150 Afghan nationals in the United States would be deported via Pakistan to Afghanistan.
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“More than 150 Afghan nationals in the United States would be deported via Pakistan to Afghanistan, including relatives of those who assisted US forces before their 2021 withdrawal, according to US media reports and an advocacy group.”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesTaliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
The Afghan statement said third countries should not treat the citizens of another country as a matter of bargaining.
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“"Third countries should not treat the citizens of another country as a matter of bargaining in exchange for limited temporary concessions or other considerations", the Afghan statement said.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
The Afghan Taliban foreign ministry says the Afghan side is prepared to engage constructively on the basis of mutual understanding.
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“"The Afghan side is prepared, while understanding the existing realities and taking into consideration the legitimate interests of both sides, to engage constructively and on the basis of mutual understanding in this regard," the Afghan Taliban foreign ministry said in a statement.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
Washington cannot directly arrange deportations to Afghanistan because it lacks diplomatic ties with the Taliban government.
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“The deportations are expected to be routed through Pakistan, as Washington cannot directly arrange deportations to Afghanistan due to its lack of diplomatic ties with the Taliban government.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
The deportations are expected to be routed through Pakistan.
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“The deportations are expected to be routed through Pakistan, as Washington cannot directly arrange deportations to Afghanistan due to its lack of diplomatic ties with the Taliban government.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
The first deportation flight could take place as early as Monday.
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“More than 150 Afghan immigrants are expected to be deported, the New York Times reported on Friday, adding that the first flight could take place as early as Monday.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
More than 150 Afghan immigrants are expected to be deported.
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“More than 150 Afghan immigrants are expected to be deported, the New York Times reported on Friday, adding that the first flight could take place as early as Monday.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
Trump's administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan.
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“The statement came amid plans by US President Donald Trump's administration to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, according to a US official and a coalition of veterans and advocacy groups cited by Reuters on Friday.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
The Afghan Taliban government urged the United States on Monday to act responsibly while deporting Afghan immigrants.
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“The Afghan Taliban government on Monday urged the United States to"act responsibly" while deporting Afghan immigrants back home, saying Kabul was prepared to engage constructively with Washington on the issue, news agency Reuters reported.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
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