The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the decision to expel Afghan students from the country, warning that the move could turn into a humanitarian crisis.
Dawn reported on Thursday, September 10, that the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan described the decision as dangerous for the future of Afghan youth.
According to the report, the human rights commission said the decision, along with the reported ban on admitting new Afghan students, has placed the education, safety, and future of Afghan youth at immediate risk.
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, around 100 Afghan medical and dental students in Lahore alone, including an estimated 20 to 40 women, could be affected by the decision.
“Some students have now approached HRCP seeking not only legal and institutional support but also safe shelter,” the commission said.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan called on the government to immediately uphold the principle of non-refoulement, under which individuals should not be returned to a country where they face a serious risk of persecution or other grave harm.
This comes as the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council recently called for the expulsion of Afghan students from the country.
