Trump administration plans to send Afghan immigrants back toward Afghanistan
The Trump administration is moving ahead with a plan to send dozens of detained Afghan immigrants to Pakistan, from where they are expected to be pushed into Afghanistan, despite fears they could face persecution.
The Trump administration plans to fly Afghan immigrants held in Louisiana to Pakistan, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Pakistan is expected to expel them across the border into Afghanistan.
The Hill, citing several reports, says dozens of Afghan immigrants have been detained in Louisiana. It says more than 150 people are expected to be deported. The Hill describes this as among the largest single deportations of its kind, though its excerpt cuts off before saying more.
Both outlets say the removals are going ahead despite concerns about the risk of persecution. The Hill says there are concerns the Afghans could become targets of the Taliban. It describes the plan as an effective deportation to Afghanistan, and says it is an attempt to get around restrictions on such removals.
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- The New York TimesU.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of PersecutionFri, Oct 30, 12:17 PM EDT
- The HillTrump administration attempts to bypass restrictions on sending Afghan refugees to Afghanistan: ReportsSat, Oct 31, 9:26 AM EDT
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