Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as Pakistan Begins Deportations

Pakistan has ordered all Afghan refugees and migrants without official identity documents to leave the country by November 1, leaving many facing the grim prospect of returning to Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The Taliban has cracked down on women's rights, closed schools for girls, banned women from attending university or entering public spaces, and prohibited them from working in most sectors. Pakistani authorities have begun rounding up those who remain, with over 100 arrested in Quetta. International rights groups have criticized the deportation order and warned of a humanitarian disaster as refugees return to Afghanistan.