268 Afghan families deported from Pakistan and Iran in 24 hours, official report
On Tuesday, reports indicate that within 24 hours, 268 Afghan refugee families returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan.
According to the report, these families entered the country through the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Pul-e-Abrisham, and Islam Qala border crossings.
Both Iran and Pakistan have increased the detention and deportation of Afghan refugees in recent months.
The UN Refugee Agency announced on October 21 that over 733,000 Afghans have been expelled from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan between September 2023 and October 2024.
In Iran, Afghan refugees report that they face detention and deportation even if they possess legal documents like visas and passports.
The ongoing forced deportations from Iran and Pakistan amid a severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan have left Afghan refugees in a desperate situation. Many returning families lack basic necessities, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire as winter approaches.
In Afghanistan, the returning refugees face significant challenges, including restrictions, prosecution, and lack of support under the Taliban regime.
Reports indicate that many are returning to an environment of uncertainty and fear, with limited prospects for shelter, employment, and security.
The plight of Afghan refugees highlights the urgent need for international humanitarian intervention and coordinated efforts to address the escalating crisis. Without immediate action, the growing number of deportations and restrictions could lead to severe consequences for vulnerable Afghan families.
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