An increase in violence by armed groups with origins in Afghanistan has been blamed for the crackdown. Afghans are allegedly involved in terrorism and organised crime, according to accusations made by Sarfraz Bugti, Pakistan’s acting interior minister.
Source: Deccan Herald
Islamabad says that the country will be safer as a result of the mass expulsion, but the program, led by the strong military, is likely being driven by domestic politics and deteriorating relations with the Taliban. In the interim, a caretaker administration shields against any reaction from the inside or outside ahead of the elections on February 8. Deportations of refugees who were not eligible by November 1st have started from Pakistan.
A minimum of two lakh individuals have freely crossed the border. Human rights organisations and the UN have called for the judgement to be overturned, highlighting in particular the fact that the majority of the returning girls and women will not be able to return to their jobs or attend school. Pakistan has declared intentions to open processing facilities for inmates prior to their deportation, in spite of the criticism. It appears that the refugees have been used as scapegoats while Pakistan struggles with one of its worst economic crises and a revival of terrorism carried out by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is based in Afghanistan.
Source: WION
It is clear that Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is unprepared to handle the massive influx. The nation also risks reductions in international help. The military may have used the expulsions as a ruse to pressure the Taliban into taking action against the TTP. The Taliban government has asked for tolerance based on Islamic and neighbourly behaviour since a humanitarian crisis is about to unfold. It’s difficult to overlook the irony of the neighbourhood’s developments.
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