In the past two days, 5,665 Afghan migrants deported by Pakistan and Iran have returned home, according to a report by the Taliban-run Ministry of Refugees. This large movement of people highlights the ongoing problems faced by Afghan migrants in neighboring countries.
The ministry’s statement detailed that 4,881 migrants returned from Iran through the Silk Path in Nimroz, Afghanistan. These returnees included entire families, showing the broad impact of these deportations on Afghan society. Additionally, 775 migrants deported from Pakistan came back to Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing, with 149 families among them.
This latest wave of deportations comes after Iran’s Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, renewed calls for the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran. This situation has created a tense atmosphere as Afghan migrants face growing pressure and forced returns from the countries where they sought refuge.
The Ministry of Refugees is keeping a close watch on the situation and is providing support to those returning under these difficult circumstances. They continue to monitor the challenges faced by these migrants and work to address their needs as they resettle back in Afghanistan.