ISLAMABAD – The Sources have claimed that the US government has systematically refused to accept Pakistani refugees who have fled their country to escape alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and intelligence agencies.
Despite obtaining refugee status, almost all cases referred to the United States Refugee Admissions Program USRAP by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR offices in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and several European countries are reportedly rejected.
A confidential source within Pakistan’s Ministry of Defense, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the U.S. government’s actions are influenced by its alliance with Pakistan.
This alliance extends to various forms of assistance, including defense cooperation.
The source revealed that in 2012, Pakistan entered into a secret agreement with the U.S. government.
Under this agreement, the U.S. purportedly agreed not to accept refugees who fled Pakistan due to their opposition to the country’s military and intelligence operations.
This pact was reportedly kept hidden from the UNHCR.
According to the source, cases referred by UNHCR to the U.S. undergo a pre-screening interview by USRAP and are subsequently rejected by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS.
Some cases remain on hold or pending for up to ten years, causing immense frustration among refugees, many of whom eventually withdraw their applications to resettle in the U.S.
The situation mirrors the U.S. stance on Uyghur Muslims who have escaped from China.
Although the U.S. vocally supports the Uyghurs in the media, it has reportedly refused to provide them with shelter.
Numerous cases referred to the U.S. government for resettlement by UNHCR have not been accepted.
This treatment stands in stark contrast to other signatories of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which do not exhibit such selective acceptance of refugees.
The U.S., despite being a signatory of the convention, faces accusations of selecting ineligible individuals for resettlement, casting doubts on the integrity of its refugee admission program.
The U.S. media often portrays the country as a global leader in providing resettlement and citizenship to refugees.
However, critics argue this is a façade designed to mislead the international community.
One notable case highlights the issue: a woman who arrived in the United States as a teenager was granted citizenship at the age of 90, raising questions about the efficiency and fairness of the U.S. refugee screening process.
This development calls into question whether the U.S. government’s stringent security screenings and extended processing times genuinely serve national security interests or whether they unfairly hinder legitimate asylum seekers from finding safety and stability in the United States.
