Afghan War Veteran Dies in US Immigration Custody: Family Demands Accountability
The tragic death of Afghan asylum seeker and US military veteran Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal in ICE detention sparks outrage and calls for a full investigation.
Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, an Afghan asylum seeker and former US military interpreter, has died in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) less than 24 hours after being detained. Paktyawal's family and advocacy groups are now demanding a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.
Paktyawal, 43, had been living in the United States for several years after fleeing Afghanistan, where he had worked as an interpreter for US forces. Despite his service alongside American troops, Paktyawal found himself in legal limbo as he sought asylum in the US. His family says he was detained by ICE while attempting to renew his work permit.
Advocates and human rights groups have condemned Paktyawal's death, calling it a tragic example of the dangers faced by immigrants and asylum seekers in the US detention system. They argue that his military service and vulnerable status as a refugee should have afforded him greater protections and compassion from authorities.
Source: Al Jazeera
