The United Nations has announced that over two million Afghan migrants have been deported from Iran and Pakistan over the past year.
On Sunday, November 17, the UN released these statistics, noting that many of the deported individuals were provided with initial assistance.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that from September 15, 2023, to September 30, 2024, a total of 2.2 million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan.
The UN agency added that the Iranian government has intensified its deportation of Afghan migrants, resulting in hundreds of individuals crossing the borders into Afghanistan daily.
Previously, some Afghan migrants shared with the media that they face severe economic challenges and, in some cases, are detained and deported despite holding legal documentation.
Both Iran and Pakistan have recently escalated the deportation process of undocumented Afghan migrants. The Iranian government earlier stated its intention to expel two million Afghan migrants from the country by the end of the year.
The mass deportations of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries highlight the increasing challenges faced by vulnerable populations, further straining Afghanistan’s already fragile socio-economic environment.
The international community’s support and coordinated efforts will be critical in addressing this unfolding humanitarian crisis and ensuring the safe reintegration of returnees.
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