Afghan migrants temporarily banned from entering Peshawar, Pakistan

Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have announced a temporary ban on the entry of Afghan migrants into Peshawar.

Sarmad Saleem Akram, the police chief of Peshawar, stated in a notice that these restrictions are due to the upcoming Arbaeen ceremonies and “significant threats.”

The notice indicates that Afghan migrants must remain outside their camps from August 24 to August 30.

The Arbaeen ceremonies begin on Monday, August 26, and will continue for six days.