IEA urges US to act responsibly over possible transfer of Afghans to Pakistan — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has voiced concern over a US plan to transfer Afghan migrants lacking legal residency documents to Pakistan, urging Washington to act responsibly and cautiously in this regard. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the IEA considered the protection of the rights of all its citizens its responsibility and stressed that Afghans should be treated with respect for applicable laws, accepted principles and human dignity wherever they were in the world. The ministry urged the US to act responsibly and cautiously in this regard and ensure that any decisions or measures concerning the fate of Afghan citizens were taken on the basis of a clear bilateral understanding, necessary coordination and due consideration of the rights and legitimate demands of those concerned. It said the Afghan side was ready to engage constructively and on the basis of mutual understanding, taking into account the existing realities and legitimate concerns of both sides. It added that third countries should not bargain over the fate of another country’s citizens in exchange for temporary and limited benefits or other considerations, or take decisions and measures that undermine their human dignity, rights and accepted ethical and humanitarian standards. The statement noted that the IEA remained committed to constructive engagement and cooperation to ensure the dignified,…