About 800,000 people have been deported to Afghanistan, a desperately poor country, under an Iranian campaign that accelerated sharply in June.
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Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation From Pakistan
Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.
Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan
Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.
Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan
Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.
Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity
Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.
Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity
Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.
Rohingya Refugees Are Stranded at Sea for Days as Residents Reject Them
The refugees, after weeks on a boat, will be able to disembark temporarily in a town in Indonesia, but residents have refused to let them stay.
Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety
Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.
Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home
The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.
21 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Italy
Seven survivors were rescued from the boat that sank after leaving Libya. A crackdown by Italy has reduced migration, but not the high death rates that come with crossing the Mediterranean.