More than 370,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan after the government there announced a crackdown on undocumented refugees. What’s going on? And what do deteriorating relations between Pakistan’s government and the Taliban government in Afghanistan have to do with it? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.
Chapters
00:52 – Why are there many Afghan refugees in Pakistan?
01:15 – The difference between documented and undocumented refugees.
01:38 – What’s behind the Pakistani government’s policy?
02:37 – Why are Pakistani officials linking Afghan refugees to security?
02:59 – Who are the Pakistani Taliban? (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP)
04:44 – Why the TTP issue is straining relations between Pakistan’s government and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
05:42 – How is the TTP issue linked to Pakistan’s refugee crackdown?
06:03 – Who is among Pakistan’s undocumented refugees?
07:34 – How the deportation policy caused shock and panic among Afghans in Pakistan.
08:17 – How Afghans have been threatened and harassed by Pakistani officials.
09:43 – What happens once the refugees cross into Afghanistan?
This episode features:
Babar Baloch – Regional spokesperson, UNHCR
Abid Hussain – Pakistan correspondent, Al Jazeera digital
Madiha Afzal – Fellow, Foreign Policy, Brookings
Abdul Khaliq Sediqi – Communication Coordinator, Intl Rescue Committee
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Qatar should take some refugees 😂
Anjelina ❤
Please stop making anti Pakistan videos. We hosted Afghans more then 50 years and what they gave us is terrorism , samagling and they they supported anti Pakistan factors across the world . We have legal right to deport illegal afghans from our country.
Because America orders to do that… 😅
how much usa paid aid to pakistan to destablize afghanistan again
haraam haraam
Peaceful people deporting other peaceful people for peaceful reasons
Afghans are the most ungrateful and thankless people. Their behaviour towards Pakistan and Pakistanis is exposed during cricket matches. Pakistan has been feeding this nation for 40 years and in return they bring all sorts of crimes to Pakistan.
I think it’s about time all the Afghan should be returned back to their home country.
Not to mention Afghans work in collaboration with Indian Raw agency to carryout terrorist attacks in Pakistan
What a powerful statement, if only the West would follow suit.
We could learn so much from Pakistan expelling their illegal aliens.
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Pakatan is an international terrorism project for the purpose to insecure central Asia, it is not a country , and unfortunately Afghans are exile from their own homeland, yet Afghanistan do not recognize Durand line!
The US should follow Pakistan’s example and start deporting illegal aliens and legal migrants who have broken the law.
because Pakistan is an insult to islam. it should be called haramistan..
Why don’t Dubai take refuges, they have so much money
Refugee and in Pakistan 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
As a Pakistani, I am ashamed to call myself a Pakistani. The moment our government realized to use Afghans as trading commodities for their policies, they didn’t hesitate to put their lives on-line. I have many Afghan friends and have seen them more loyal to Pak than the far majority of our authorities.
I am so sorry to our Afghan brothers and sisters. May Allah help you all in these times and may you find homes and peace soon. With much love and regret, your Pakistani brother.
Let’s kick out all Pakistani from our country..beware those from other country too
No protest in uk😅
As a Pakistani I’m sad for my Afghan brothers and sisters. The government does nothing for them, they are hardworking people and earn money themselves. How are they burden?
Wo pakistan mai rahai kar pakistan ko accept nahi karthai, they eat from pakistani plate likin india ka nara lagathai ha, jab pakistan bana tha shuru sai pakistan ko accept nahi kia or itnai saal raha kar mulk ko karab kardia or india india, boj thi mangahai tha, aghar chup chap sai kaam karthai baghir india ka nara lagai pakistan kuch nahi kartha albatha pakistan ki foji bagarat ha
I don’t agree with what pakistan is doing – but why is US not taking any responsibility – they failed to get rid of Taliban and they just walked away like no big deal- killed and displaced million of innocent civilians – they are responsible – Pakistan doesn’t have resources ….
You were celebrating when US left celebrate more… 🎉🎉
if the humanitarian groups are so worried why not they take them into their own countries? why not India take them who has used Afghanistan land to spread terror in Pakistan and continue to do so . why not western powers take them who can easily settle them ? why its Pakistan’s responsibility? Pakistan has sheltered them for more than 45 years and in return we got their enimosity, drugs, Kalashnikov culture, crimes.
People always remember Palestine but they have forgotten Afghanistan refugees, what a hypocrisy Muslim world is.
Why? Simple. We are under an illegitimate military regime, fronted by a ‘caretaker’ government which should not last more than 3 months. Elections have been blocked and the constitution is in abeyance. The front government before the ‘caretakers’ was a Frankenstein hodge-podge which presided over floods, collapsing industry, dying economy and runaway currency depreciation. This continues. We used to have a growth rate of 6% before all this, but not anymore.
The public has no confidence in this government, and much worse, do not trust the military any longer. Billions spent on propaganda, all wasted. So, the current military chief is doing many things to try to court the public. One of them is removing the Afghan refugees, which is a popular move among the Punjabis and Muhajirs.
However, this may be the straw that breaks this economy’s back. The Afghans earned their keep. There were no handouts. In fact, the government frequently embezzled funds received on the basis of the refugees. The space they will leave in construction, retail, transport and skills will not be filled by locals. That is gone.
Pakistan will remain as is even if one Afghan is not living in Pakistan. Afghan refugees hard working people and the Pak government doesn’t provide a dime to them. So again, Pakistani politicians are using them for their own political purposes.
Pakistan Army is responsible for all this mess there was total peace in Pakhthunkhwa during Imran khan government. Let army go back to their barracks and let Imran khan be free and hold free and fair election there will be no terror but army generals wants to continue terror in Pakhthunkhwa so that they keep getting ad from USA🤔🏏
India should also deport bangladeshi and rohingyas as well.
The un-pure army of Pakistan made millions of $s on Afghan war and on refugee crises. This cockroach thief army should leave Afghanistan alone then only we Afghanis can progress
Pakistan ISI supporting taliban is peak “play stupid game win stupid prize”
i stand with palesghan…oops..afghan
Which other country allow illegal immigrants to stay in?
Forcing Afghan deportation from Pakistan. The main reason is to get add from UNHCR. After this deportation USA granted 60$ million and now they stopped deportation for some period. When they need more money they will use the Afghan refugees card again to get more $$$.
Pakistanis are known for this kind of inhumane and merciless activities. They love putting salt on wounds. That’s why India never trusts them
Pakistan is responsible for whole situation
This is the most biaised and ridiculous story. Taliban for years have taken shelter in Pakistan and Afghans do not claim them. On the other hand the Pakistani government has given rights to Taliban and extremists for years.
Pakistan NEVER gives Citizenship to any refugees. Refugees come undocumented because they come as a result of war, and in other countries within a few years gain citizenship. That’s why it’s shocking that people who are born and believe pakistan is their home is being forced to leave.
Of course this is a plan (excuse) of Islamic countries to send them to europe.
Afghan defeated in Pakistan in the world cup. Thats why
Where is the Muslim brotherhood? Such a shame.
They allowed to deport muslim but we are not.
Why are no protests around the world?
Watch out its raining Ungrateful Afganis.. Pakistan Zindabad! 😂❤
Pakistan gov deporting Afghans because Afghanistan cricket team beat Pakistan team in world cup and Afghans living in Pakistan celebrated
Afghan team victory. This order came after Pakistan lost its humiliating for Pakistan gov.
95% terrorist caught in Pak are Afghan. In Pakistan cities mostly criminal caught are Afghans. On TV Media Afghan come on tv and bad mouth Pakistan. Trade and support is by Pakistan. We allow them in Pakistan without any documentation than we cant go thr without visa. Its a long story and Pakistan and Pakistani are fed up with this behavior if you hate us so much go back to your country or your beloved India if they take even 50 of you.
Another Zionist state exists too. Pakistan doesn’t want a developed Afghanistan next to it and Pakistan even asked the Taliban unofficially to stop mega projects like Qush Tipa and others because they want Afghanistan to be dependent on them as it always has been.
snake in your back yard, Pakistan.
what about UK sending immigrants to Rwanda???
Deport them
What about USA and Pakistan joint destruction in Afghanistan… Worst selfish country Pakistan shame on you…
Looks like Pakistan has not paid their debt to Qatar “Al jazeera” .
Only who came to Pakistan illegally and didn’t have required documents. Not all afghans are asked to go back to their country.
It’s the dictators of Pak army who are wrecking Pakistan from every nook & corner.
They didn’t want the American rule and now they are suffering from a Taliban made crisis, what a surprise
this women in the arms of america will be not safe😎 and her statement are just like an hypocrites terrorist americans… they are just a balls like many other but they one who will not surrender to the power will be able to make a new future and change the history s stay tunned pakistan amd america🤔😂👏😎
I can’t even see them like this in video May Allah make it easy for our afghan brothers . its all for political gains but humanity died 💔 It was no right time for all this but as a pakistani we are already oppressed by our own people
Pakistan is responsible for all these things..Pakistan destroy Afghanistan .And now play victim card as usual ..
Karma will hit back pakistan definitely….
I have a question for the race warriors and the people who are quick to shout racism?
Is this racism?
When Netherlands or Poland or even the US does this, it’s racism yes?
So what’s this?
Afghans are our Brothers by religion and I am in favor of PEACE and I also don’t believe in Racism. We gave Afghans shelter, food, jobs, and freedom to live in Pakistan for many decades. But still Afghans always hated Pakistan and they don’t recognize/respect Pakistan’s Constitution . Here in Pakistan I witnessed many afghans saying that “they will take over Pakistan and will eat Pakistanis flesh once Taliban take control”. Majority of Afghans are involved in criminal activities Terrorism, Smuggling, Robberies, Target Killings, Kidnappings etc. Many Afghans also aligned with Indian Agencies to destabilize Pakistan Economy by many means. So I believe its a good decision by Pakistani Government to send them back to their Country.
Not all afghans are asked to leave but only the leftovers of project of CIA from Afghanistan and are being used by RAW and Mosad against Pakistan ,they don’t want to get registered and to be known.
all of this is ordered bye the people that give loan to the pakistani governmet and the government then fill there bank acounts oversees country.
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Because Afghan want there land back KPK
Pakistan and Afghanistan seems worst than “apartheid” Israel. Maybe Pakistan prefer to take in Palestinians. Maybe Qatar should take the Afghan in. Muslim against muslim. Islam is truly a religion of peace.
This government sucks. Shame on our government. This is pure evil
Pakistanis are Migrating to Others Countries ILLEGALLY…..
So all the Pakistanis should be Expelled back to Pakistan . 😑
And One also Remember that even if the Afghans were Expelled from Pakistan , but TTP will Stay here Forever…
Hence the Situations in Pakistan will Remain the Same….🤔 👎
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😂😂😂biased media…al jajeera has always a soft corner for pak
When india tried to deport illegal Rohingyas ans Bangladeshis….white caps community cried
Well AlJazeera not sure how many Afghans are actually taken in by your funder Qatar and given citizenship etc (aside from those who will be sent to the US or elsewhere)
They shouldn’t be deported.
keep them in your house then. the pathan afghans are terrorist. they curse on pakistan and always chant support for india. In karachi they harrass our women and do theft. they also create religious tensions in the country and chant pro pathan slogans. these afghani pathans should be sent back
Now Al-Jazeera reporting real issue
the pathan afghans are terrorist. they curse on pakistan and always chant support for india. In karachi they harrass our women and do theft. they also create religious tensions in the country and chant pro pathan slogans. these afghani pathans should be sent back
Bcz afghans create alot of problems in pakistan including terrorisim and smugling and destroying pakisatan economy😢
Afgahanis are more scared then jews 😢
İslamophobia
If same is done by Europe or India or China, these same media will cry and throw words like fascist etc, rather making a video like this with reasons.
Well muslim brotherhood of Pakistan is only remain for Palestinians and Kashmiri i guess 😂
Being a Pakistani,this is shameful. The authorities are deporting only poor and underprivileged people. They are helpless. Wealthy and resourceful Afghans are living peacefully in all the posh areas of the country.
I suspect UN has stopped funding for those immigrants and our Generals are something really found of American dollars.
Shameful, really shameful.
How can 1.5 million be a burden on 250 million people. 90 percent of the Afghans provided cheap labour and maintained the recycling industry of Pakistan.
I feel for those poor people
Also all over the world should send back Pakistani to Pakistan because they safe country then it’s good
Niether I am racist nor prejudiced. I know many Afganies are living illigaly in Sindh, Pakistan. Their business include supplying drugs, weapons and killing. In short, they have made our land to shade blood-tears. Their violence beget many key problems for Pakistan. It was and It is need of hour to deport them for the safety of Pakistanies and Pakistan.
I support this agenda of Pakistan Government. I personally know Afghans who have been here for decades, running their business and are not registered nor they pay a single penny of tax to the government that’s why they are a burden on the economy. We have been hosting all these Afghans over the years and we are happy to facilitate them but to only those who pay tax and are registered. From the security point of view, If an Afghan commits a crime it’s impossible for the police and law enforcement agencies to trace them because they have no identity and are no where to be seen in government records.
Everyone saying about Pakistanis go abroad when they are not in a warzone. Let me clear we pay their government taxes and we follow their whole procedure and we go through the proper channel and which Afghans unfortunately don’t do.
Qatar should take Afghan refugees
I bet they won’t
Afgan currency has gained more value than Pakistani currency and we have huge burden of debt to pay so it’s a good decision by army
Pakistan is a criminal entity founded and controlled for the Muslim elites who for centuries flourished by exploitation of masses. These elites of Pakistan are the reason Pakistan is a third world country even though it is blessed with natural resources. These elites will do everything in their power to keep the population divided over religion, creed, language or race, so they continue to exploit the masses.
This governement doesn’t represent us. They aren’t elected by the people. The decsion of afghan refugees must be taken by the elected government with the mandate of the people, not this interim government.
Does aljazeera like terrorists and illegal actions? The map you showed has pakistan occupied kashmir and Indian kashmir in pakistan but has no chinese ocuppied kashmir in it.
And you saying wrong about CAA NRC 😂😂😂😂😂
Islam the religion of compassion and brotherly love
You cant live in a country you hate , hospitality is over we had enough … well done pak govt
If India does this..then intolerant 😂😂
Pakistan itself is a terrorist state😂
Humanitarian crisis
If Europe do : Islamophobia
If muslim do : internal matter
Why is Al Jazoora always one sided
It’s same to safeguard the interest and citizens of he country
As Pakistani we are sorry our Afghan brothers 💔
As a Pakistani I oppose care taker govt action against Afghans.They are our brother,They are not burden on Pakistan at all.This is not the way to treat Ummah of Muhammad SAW.Shame on you Govt of Pakistan.
The issue is not afghani people, its the terrorism. let me explain you. there are number of illegal afghani immigrants are living in KPK a northern province of pakistan. These illegal immigrants mostly work for TTP or TTA they work as sleeper sells. when TTP wants to attack pakistan afgan are the one helping TTP.
Same in Germany. We should send all refugees back home. They are a security risk.