US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained
DW · 8 Oct 2026

US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained

Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE agents in Washington on September 24, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Officials say he "illegally overstayed his lawful admittance" as US President Trump pursues an immigration clampdown.


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