Pakistan Expels Undocumented Foreigners
On October 3rd Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced that undocumented foreigners must leave the country by November 1st or face arrest and deportation. Most of the undocumented population in Pakistan are Afghans. According to United Nations (U.N.) there are more than 2 million undocumented Afghans living in Pakistan, with roughly a third of that number having crossed the Pakistani border in the last 2 years alone. The catalyst for the recent exodus of Afghan migrants into neighboring Pakistan concerns the Taliban once more seizing power in Afghanistan.
What happened in Pakistan?
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Videos
News Articles
Afghan refugees fear as Pakistan prepares for deportations
BBC NEWS
October 31, 2023
Afghan refugees fear as Pakistan prepares for deportations – BBC News
Pakistan’s decision to expel illegal Afghan refugees draws backlash
THE JERUSALEM POST
October 6, 2023
Pakistan’s decision to expel illegal Afghan refugees draws backlash – The Jerusalem Post (jpost.com)
Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million
REUTERS
October 31, 2023
Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million | Reuters
Pakistan announces mass deportation of ‘illegal immigrants’ including Afghans
CNN
October 4, 2023
Pakistan announces mass deportation of ‘illegal immigrants’ including Afghans | CNN
Its Time For Afghan Refugees To Go Back – OpEd
EURASIA REVIEW
October 25, 2023
Its Time For Afghan Refugees To Go Back – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Pakistan must not collectively punish Afghan refugees
ALJAZEERA
October 24, 2023
Pakistan must not collectively punish Afghan refugees | Opinions | Al Jazeera
‘No perpetual ban,’ PM says as Pakistan moves to expel undocumented Afghans
ARAB NEWS
October 31, 2023
‘No perpetual ban,’ PM says as Pakistan moves to expel undocumented Afghans | Arab News
Deportation Deadline Triggers Exodus of Afghans from Pakistan
VOA
October 31, 2023
Deportation Deadline Triggers Exodus of Afghans from Pakistan (voanews.com)
Assessment
Writing: What is the significance of Pakistan expelling undocumented foreigners?
Debate: What is the best way to address the plight of women in Afghanistan?
Poll: Should Pakistan deport undocumented Afghans?
Short Answer: What are the justifications for why Pakistan is deporting undocumented foreigners?
News Quiz
True/False
According to United Nations (U.N.) there are more than 2 million undocumented Afghans living in Pakistan. (T/F)
Most of Pakistan’s refugee population is from Bangladesh. (T/F)
More than two-hundred thousand Afghans have already crossed back into Afghanistan before the deadline. (T/F)
Multiple Choice
Which of the following concerns is the main justification for Afghan migrants making the trek into Pakistan?
- Insecurity.
- Economic.
- Environmental.
- Religious.
How many suicide bombings have occurred in Pakistan this year that can be tied back to Afghan nationals?
- 1.
- 7.
- 14.
- 21.
All the following are examples of how the Taliban restricts the rights of women and girls EXCEPT.
- Not allowed to work.
- Not allowed to worship.
- Not allowed to go to school.
- Not allowed to go to the gym
