It was in the middle of a cold November night when a knock sounded at the door. “My wife is giving birth. Could you take her to the hospital? We can’t go out. If we leave our home, the police will detain us. Please, as a human being, help us.” These were the words of … Read more
Balochistan, Pakistan- “Since the deportations were announced, we live in constant anxiety,” says an Afghan refugee and father of two girls, while he visits a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinic in Balochistan, Pakistan. He describes how Afghan refugee communities are gripped by fear. “We avoid going out due to fear of arrest. Families are afraid to … Read more
Bamyan Province, Afghanistan- Moslima sits cross-legged on the edge of the bed, cradling her newborn baby. It was a gruelling overnight journey to get here. Nine months pregnant and about to go into labour, Moslima rode the family donkey through valleys and mountain passes for more than three hours, accompanied by her mother and husband. … Read more
Pakistan– Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) once again expresses deep concern for approximately 900,000 Afghan Citizen Card holders facing deportation from Pakistan. Vulnerable groups, including women, children, and those with disabilities, are disproportionately impacted by such deportations. Women and girls face especially heightened risks due to restrictive policies which limit their access to education, employment, and public … Read more