For decades, millions of Afghans have taken refuge from conflict and war in neighboring Pakistan. Many have raised families and spent the better part of their lives there.

But now, Pakistan is forcing Afghan refugees — both registered and undocumented — to leave.

Since the deadline for voluntary departure expired at the end of March, authorities have begun arresting refugees and transferring them to deportation centers. Nightly raids are commonplace.

In the long term, the government in Islamabad plans to forcibly deport some 3 million Afghans, including human rights activists and opponents of the Taliban.

The Afghans face mortal danger if they return to Afghanistan. How do the refugees who are still in the country live amid constant fear and uncertainty? And how are they fighting for their rights?

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