Influx of refugees from Afghanistan has addedto Pakistan's problems [Getty Images]
Pakistan To Deport Afghan Refugees -- Al Jazeera
Pakistan has ordered the deportation of about 50,000 Afghan refugees from a troubled tribal region amid a major military offensive against al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters.
The government said it was expelling all Afghan refugees in the Bajaur tribal region, alleging many of them have links to armed groups.
Police in the town of Khar in Bajaur arrested 25 Afghans and said they would soon be deported.
"The orders have been issued to the tribal police to push all of them [refugees] out," Abdul Haseeb, a local government official, said on Monday, adding that their homes would be bulldozed to keep them from returning.
A government offensive in Bajaur that began in early August has claimed some 1,000 lives.
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Pakistan to Deport Afghan Refugees -- New York Times
Pakistan will deport Afghans -- Philadelphia Inquirer/AP
"The orders have been issued to the tribal police to push all of them [refugees] out," Abdul Haseeb, a local government official, said on Monday, adding that their homes would be bulldozed to keep them from returning.
A government offensive in Bajaur that began in early August has claimed some 1,000 lives.
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Pakistan to Deport Afghan Refugees -- New York Times
Pakistan will deport Afghans -- Philadelphia Inquirer/AP
Afghan refugees asked to leave Pakistan's tribal region -- China View
Pakistan: Afghan refugees to be deported from tribal region -- Adnkronos
Pakistan tells Afghan refugees to quit battle zone -- Reuters
My Comment: Winter is about to start. This will turn into a humanitarian disaster within two months.
A government offensive in Bajaur that began in early August has claimed some 1,000 lives.
Read more ....
More News On Pakistan's Tribal Regions
Pakistan to Deport Afghan Refugees -- New York Times
Pakistan will deport Afghans -- Philadelphia Inquirer/AP
Afghan refugees asked to leave Pakistan's tribal region -- China View
Pakistan: Afghan refugees to be deported from tribal region -- Adnkronos
Pakistan tells Afghan refugees to quit battle zone -- Reuters
My Comment: Winter is about to start. This will turn into a humanitarian disaster within two months.