Sources have confirmed to Tarz Press that Pakistani security forces arrested Fatima Sadat and Fahema Zahid, two women’s rights activists—one of whom is also a journalist—on Tuesday. This action is part of the ongoing wave of arrests and deportations of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, a trend that has intensified in recent months and sparked widespread reactions.
Pakistan continues these measures despite international obligations prohibiting the forced return of individuals at risk. However, reports indicate that in recent weeks, hundreds of Afghan refugees have been deported without legal procedures.
Human rights activists and international organizations have called for immediate action to secure the release of the detainees. They have urged the United Nations and the European Union to increase diplomatic pressure on Islamabad to prevent further violations of Afghan refugees’ rights.
