Afghans

Afghans are citizens or natives of Afghanistan, a country in South Asia. They are the subject of current news due to mass displacement and human rights concerns following political upheaval in their homeland.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news now due to a forced displacement crisis in Pakistan and reports of abuse against refugees.

Latest on Afghans

• ‘Mini Kabul’ falls silent as Pakistan targets undocumented Afghans in border province
• Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say

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