US Slaps Thai Officials with Visa Sanctions for Uyghur Deportation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Friday against officials fromThailand, a U.S. ally, for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where Washington says the members of the Muslim group will face persecution.The U.S. is "committed to combating China's efforts to pressure governments to…
Government Orders Deportation of Illegal Foreigners
Pakistan's government has announced that all illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders must leave the country by March 31, 2025, or face deportation starting April 1.The Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Friday that the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), which began on November 1, 2023,…
Government Orders Deportation of Illegal Foreigners
Pakistan's government has announced that all illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders must leave the country by March 31, 2025, or face deportation starting April 1.The Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Friday that the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), which began on November 1, 2023,…
Afghan refugees cheer Champions Trophy debut in Pakistan, but deportation fears weigh
Afghan refugees seeking resettlement in Pakistan gathered at a cafe in the capital Islamabad to watch their national cricket team play in the elite Champions Trophy for the first time on Friday. But the discussion soon turned to their fears of deportation.Pakistan, hosts of the Champions Trophy featuring cricket's top…