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Pakistan: UNHCR-IOM Flash update #106 Arrest and detention by years - Key findings and limitations 15 Sep 2023 to 8 Aug 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN High Commissioner for Refugees , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A recent reporting period saw 1,407 Afghan nationals arrested and detained.
In the local area, data has been collected on the arrest and detention of Afghan nationals since January 2023. This information was previously unavailable. The International Organization for Migration has been gathering these statistics.
A recent reporting period saw 1,407 Afghan nationals arrested and detained. This represents a decrease from the previous week. The majority of those arrested were ACC holders or undocumented Afghans.
Further details on the arrest and detention rates are available from the source. The data collection is ongoing, providing insight into the situation of Afghan nationals in the area.
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Category: disaster Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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