US faces growing criticism over migrant deportations to third countries

The United States administration is reportedly preparing deportation flights to send hundreds of Afghan nationals to Pakistan for eventual return to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. According to rights organization Human Rights First, those targeted include family members of Afghans who previously assisted American military forces.

The development coincides with broader scrutiny of Washington's deportation practices following an international media investigation led by Forbidden Stories. Reports indicate that over 25,000 migrants—with some outlets citing 23,000—were transferred to 28 non-native third countries under non-transparent agreements. More than a dozen United Nations human rights experts have reiterated demands for an immediate end to the policy, warning that deportees face severe risks of torture and persecution.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti