Afghanistan, Nov. 25 -- Dozens of Afghan families have been detained in Islamabad during a police crackdown on undocumented migrants, with refugees reporting violent arrests, injuries, and fears of imminent deportation.
Dozens of Afghan families have been detained in Islamabad during a police crackdown targeting undocumented migrants, according to refugee community members. Witnesses say the operations were carried out in several parts of the capital and involved forceful entry into residential areas.
Afghan migrants report that at least 100 families were taken into custody, with some detainees claiming they were assaulted during arrests. Women and children were among those detained, heightening concern among humanitarian advocates.
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