AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfghan Travel & Visas: A German court setback blocks the Trump administration from using its travel ban against Afghan asylum seekers and their families, ordering travel documents for beneficiaries and requiring reconsideration of other cases—an important reminder for travelers planning family reunions. Deportation & Border Risk: Germany also defended deporting an Afghan man on a flight that included at least one person not convicted of a crime, saying deportations can still apply if there are no signs of integration—raising fresh concerns for anyone with pending status. Women’s Travel Restrictions: A new Taliban-linked judicial separation code is described as deepening “gender apartheid,” tightening women’s ability to divorce and restricting movement, work, and travel—directly affecting who can travel safely and independently. Regional Business Travel: Afghan and Uzbek firms signed $50m in cooperation deals in Balkh, with calls for a business visa regime and easier cross-border travel for traders. Health & Forced Movement: MSF reports an Afghan refugee woman miscarried after Pakistani police raided her home, urging Pakistan to halt forced deportations and improve access to healthcare. Pilgrimage Routes: New requirements were introduced for Afghan pilgrims traveling to Iraq via Iran for Arbaeen.
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