U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace between the United States and Iran have strained its relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a longtime partner.
- The UAE has launched a large-scale expulsion of Pakistani workers, many of whom are Shiites, threatening a critical source of employment for Pakistan.
- The UAE is reportedly upset with Pakistan for not condemning Iranian missile and drone strikes on Emirati territory more forcefully.
- Over the past month, numerous Pakistani Shiite workers have been arrested, detained, and deported from the UAE, with estimates suggesting thousands have been affected since mid-April.
- This situation highlights sectarian tensions, as Pakistan's Shiite minority, which has strong ties to Iran, faces challenges both domestically and abroad amid regional conflicts.
