Rawalpindi Police Arrest 12 ‘Illegal’ Afghan Nationals in Sadiqabad Area
Pakistani Authorities Intensify Immigration Control Amid Afghan Nationals' Issue
RAWALPINDI: In a search operation conducted in the Sadiqabad area of Rawalpindi, local police have detained 12 Afghan nationals for residing illegally in Pakistan. The authorities revealed that among those arrested, six were women.
The police action is part of an ongoing effort to crack down on illegal immigration, and the detained individuals are currently undergoing legal proceedings. Upon completion of the necessary formalities, the Afghan nationals will be deported to their home country.
The operation highlights the continued efforts of Pakistani authorities to manage immigration control, especially concerning Afghan nationals. This incident also comes as global attention turns to the resettlement needs of refugees worldwide.
UNHCR Projects Rising Global Resettlement Needs in 2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has projected that 2.9 million refugees will require resettlement globally in 2025, marking a significant increase of half a million from 2024 and more than doubling the figure from 2021. The following regions are expected to face the largest resettlement needs:
- Asia and Pacific: 776,500 refugees, driven by significant needs from Afghan and Rohingya refugees, up by 6% from 2024.
- Middle East and North Africa: 703,700 refugees, a 50% increase, driven by economic challenges and protection risks.
- East and Horn of Africa & Great Lakes: 601,300 refugees due to new displacement, climate change, and economic shocks.
- West and Central Africa: 178,900 refugees, largely due to the crisis in Sudan.
- Americas: 179,600 refugees, a 70% rise due to displacement from South America.
- Europe (Türkiye): 350,600 refugees.
- Southern Africa: 125,300 refugees, mainly from the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The rising global resettlement needs underline the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address displacement and support refugees worldwide.
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