The crisis in Afghanistan is affecting the neighbouring countries in various ways. Besides cross-border terrorism specific issues, both Pakistan and Iran are worried about the return of Afghan refugees to their native land. Pakistan and Iran have expressed concerns regarding the halted repatriation of Afghan refugees, citing national security and economic burdens. Certain Afghan quarters are opposing the repatriation drive instead of paying attention to the legitimate concerns of neighbours.

The Afghanistan Media Support Organisation (AMSO) has launched a campaign opposing the deportation of Afghan journalists from Iran and Pakistan, warning that such actions endanger lives and press freedom. AMSO urged social media users to join the initiative by using hashtags calling for a ban on the expulsion of journalists. Anti-repatriation camp promoted three core messages! One, “No to the deportation of journalists from Pakistan and Iran,” Two, “Speed up the relocation of journalists to safe countries,” Three, “Journalism is not a crime.

The Afghan intelligentsia should acknowledge Pakistan’s generosity in hosting more than 4 million........

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