Recent news involving Afghans has highlighted various significant events. These include the Taliban's imposition of severe restrictions on Afghan women, the expulsion of Afghan refugees and migrants from Pakistan, the UK government's reassessment of sanctuary applications for Afghan special forces, and the investigation of alleged war crimes by the SAS in Afghanistan. Additionally, the Taliban's takeover of the Afghan embassy in New Delhi and the ongoing ban on girls' education in Afghanistan have drawn international attention.
Afghans are citizens of Afghanistan or people of Afghan origin who have immigrated to other countries. The Afghan diaspora includes individuals who have fled persecution and poverty following the Taliban's takeover in 2021. Many Afghans face challenges and uncertainty as they remain in limbo in various nations. The history of Afghanistan is marked by conflict, including the Soviet invasion, civil wars, and the recent Taliban resurgence. Afghans have sought refuge in neighboring countries and beyond, contributing to global discussions on immigration, human rights, and international security.
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MPs have rejected an amendment to the Safety of Rwanda Bill which would see Afghan nationals who helped British troops fighting the Taliban exempted from flights
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It will house 50 people, who helped the UK in the war in Afghanistan, by the end of March.
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Parliament is all but certain to approve the government’s plan, but a rare show of defiance by the unelected upper house showed the depth of opposition.
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Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer testifies at a public inquiry about alleged war crimes by the SAS in Afghanistan, stating he was unable to disprove the allegations.
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Taliban's imposition of severe restrictions on Afghan women's public life, education, work, and healthcare
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The UK government has committed to reassessing the sanctuary applications of Afghan special forces who worked alongside British forces in Afghanistan, after many were initially rejected for help.
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The Taliban has taken over the Afghan embassy in New Delhi, India, after the closure of the embassy due to lack of support from the Indian government.
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Pakistan expels over 1.5 million allegedly undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants, triggering tensions with the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
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Thousands of Afghan refugees are being expelled from Pakistan, facing dire conditions and uncertainty upon their return to Afghanistan.
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Pakistan is rounding up and expelling undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of thousands of people from neighbouring Afghanistan, as part of a new anti-migrant crackdown.
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An independent inquiry is investigating allegations of unlawful killings by British special forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013.
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The UN General Assembly is addressing the ongoing ban on girls' education in Afghanistan, imposed by the Taliban two years ago.
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The US military will conduct interviews with service members about the deadly suicide bombing near Kabul's airport in August 2021.
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Millions of Afghans remain in limbo in various countries, facing challenges and uncertainty after fleeing persecution and poverty following the Taliban's takeover in 2021.