Over 3,000 Afghan migrants return from Iran and Pakistan

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan has announced the return of 3,255 Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan voluntarily and involuntarily.

In a statement posted on its social media platform X, the ministry stated that these individuals entered the country on Tuesday, July 2nd, through the border crossings of Islam Qala in Nimruz province, Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, and Torkham in Nangarhar province.

According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, 85 families comprising 428 individuals returned from Torkham, 86 families comprising 480 individuals from Spin Boldak in Pakistan, and 2,347 individuals from Iran through the Islam Qala border crossing in Nimruz province.

According to reports, several returnees have been referred to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) offices for assistance.

It is worth mentioning that the expulsion process of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan continues amidst international reactions.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation also reported the return of 2,450 Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan.

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), approximately 595,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran and Pakistan from January to the end of May 2024.

This comes amid a dire humanitarian crisis and a lack of amenities, exacerbating challenges for returning Afghan migrants seeking basic necessities and essential support.

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