New Border Crossings Enhance Repatriation Efforts in Balochistan

New Border Crossings Enhance Repatriation Efforts in Balochistan

Nadia Nawaz | November 13, 2023 | 11:17 PM IST | Pakistan News | Follow on Google News

New Border Crossings Enhance Repatriation Efforts in Balochistan

New Border Crossings Enhance Repatriation Efforts in Balochistan

Amidst the ongoing repatriation efforts, Balochistan has introduced three additional border crossings at the Afghan border to address the influx of Afghan nationals returning to their homeland. According to Jan Achakzai, the Interim Information Minister of Balochistan, these new crossings complement the existing main crossing in Chaman district. The move is part of a comprehensive strategy to accelerate the return of illegal immigrants, particularly undocumented Afghans.

To facilitate the dignified return of Afghans, transit camps equipped with essential facilities have been established in various districts. These camps aim to provide temporary accommodation for those returning to Afghanistan via the Torkham and Chaman borders.

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The voluntary return initiative has gained momentum as many Afghans prefer going home to avoid deportation, a consequence of the government’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.The impact of Pakistan’s policy is significant, affecting more than 1 million Afghans, a number of whom are alleged to be involved in militant activities and crime, according to Islamabad.

The main crossing in Chaman district had been overwhelmed with Afghan refugees seeking voluntary repatriation. Since the announcement of the new policy in early October, over 280,000 Afghan nationals have left Pakistan, as reported by the United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR).As the deadline for voluntary departure expired on November 1, Pakistan initiated round-up operations across the country. Despite calls from the United Nations, rights groups, and Western embassies to reconsider the expulsion plan or identify and protect at-risk Afghans, Islamabad has stood firm on its decision.

The strained relations between the neighboring countries have escalated, with Pakistan emphasizing the use of Afghan soil by militants to plan and execute attacks on Pakistani territory.The mass migration raises concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis, particularly as winter approaches. Kabul grapples with accommodating hundreds of thousands of people in makeshift tent villages on its side of the border. The situation underscores the urgency of addressing the complex challenges associated with the forced repatriation and its broader regional implications.

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