Sources among Afghan migrants in Pakistan say that security forces in the country have detained Fatima Sadat, a women’s rights activist, and Fahima Zahed, an Afghan journalist.
The sources reported that the two human rights activists were arrested yesterday (Tuesday, February 25) by Pakistani security forces from their homes in Islamabad and were transferred to a migrant camp.
The Afghan Women’s Movement has also confirmed that Fatima Sadat, a member of this movement, and Fahima Zahed, an Afghan journalist, have been arrested by the Pakistani police.
The Afghan Women’s Movement stated that these two individuals are currently at risk of being deported from Pakistan.
The arrest of these two women has raised significant concerns among Afghan migrants present in Pakistan.
Human rights activists and international organizations have urged Pakistan to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and to prevent the forced deportation of Afghan migrants.
This action comes amid a wave of arrests and deportations of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. This trend has intensified in recent months and has sparked widespread reactions.
Pakistan continues these actions despite international commitments prohibiting the forced return of individuals at risk. However, reports indicate that in recent weeks, hundreds of Afghan refugees have been returned to Afghanistan without going through legal procedures.
Human rights activists and international organizations are calling for immediate action for the release of those detained and have urged the United Nations and the European Union to increase diplomatic pressure on Islamabad to prevent violations of the rights of Afghan refugees.
