Report Alleges Abuse and Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants in Pakistan

The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) and the World Organisation Against Torture have submitted a report to the UN Committee Against Torture alleging systemic abuse and forced deportations of Afghan migrants in Pakistan. The report, submitted on March 13, 2026, highlights a critical lack of individual risk assessments for those being removed from the country.

The findings state that Pakistan has accelerated deportation campaigns against undocumented Afghans since late 2023. These operations have specifically targeted major urban centers, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. The report further notes that more than 3.4 million Afghan migrants have been returned or deported from Pakistan and Iran since 2023.

To support these claims, the organizations conducted a survey of 41 Afghan nationals. The data reveals that 68.3% of the participants had been detained, and 96.4% of those detainees experienced abuse. Furthermore, 85.7% of the respondents reported paying money to avoid arrest or to secure their release from custody.

The report emphasizes that the failure to conduct individual risk assessments prior to removal is a significant concern, as it ignores the potential dangers individuals may face upon their return to Afghanistan.