Afghanistan, Feb. 6 -- Afghan refugees in Pakistan report rising police arrests and extortion in Islamabad, warning conditions are worsening for families seeking safety outside Afghanistan.
Afghan refugees in Islamabad stated on Friday that police arrests and harassment have intensified, with residents describing life in Pakistan as increasingly restrictive and insecure.
Refugees reported that police conducted repeated house-to-house raids in the E-11 sector of Islamabad over the past week, detaining several individuals during operations.
Some families say officers forced entry into homes, searching rooms and belongings, while others complained of extortion demands during police inspections in multiple neighborhoods.
Many refugees say t...