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Around 30,000 Afghans returning daily from Iran, say Herat officials
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Around 500,000 Afghan migrants have returned via the Islam Qala border in the past 20 days, according to TOLO News. Officials urge public and private support, while returnees call for jobs and dignified livelihoods to avoid migrating again.
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WHO warns of rising spread of infectious diseases among deported Afghan mi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The ground assessments carried out at key border points, especially Islam Qala in Herat Province, reveal that upper respiratory infections are the most common diseases spread, followed by diarrhoea and dehydration, particularly among children and the elderly.
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WHO warns of infectious disease surge among deported Afghan migrants amid
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
WHO has warned of rising infectious diseases among Afghan migrants deported from neighbouring countries due to poor sanitation. Thousands have been screened and vaccinated at border points, but WHO urges more funding and medical support to prevent outbreaks, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghan returnees from Iran face homelessness, joblessness; UNHCR seeks urg
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thousands of Afghans deported from Iran face homelessness, joblessness, and lack of support, TOLOnews reported. They urge the Taliban-led government to provide urgent help. Meanwhile, Pakistani police reportedly harass Afghan migrants despite valid documents, and UNHCR warns of a growing hum
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UN official raises alarm over Iran's arrests of Afghan migrants
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
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Mass deportations from Iran leave Afghan migrants stranded in extreme cond
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thousands of Afghan migrants deported from Iran are facing extreme heat, lack of shelter, food, and water at the Islam Qala border. The crisis is worsening daily, with over 31,000 arrivals in 24 hours. UNICEF and Khaama Press report urgent need for coordinated humanitarian aid and support.
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Surge in Afghan migrant deportations sparks warnings of humanitarian crisi
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 714,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran in 2025, 70% forcibly deported, raising alarm among the UN and rights groups. Tolo News reports growing fears of a humanitarian crisis, especially as families and women are increasingly affected. Calls continue to halt forced deportations immed
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Over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children return from Iran: UNICEF
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNICEF reported that over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children have returned from Iran via the Islam Qala border. Many face risks of exploitation and abuse. According to TOLO News, 150,000 people returned in June alone, just days before Iran's deadline for Afghan migrants to leave its territo
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UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportation
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan this year, TOLO News reported. Afghan citizens are urging better support and education to avoid forced migration.
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Over 1 million Afghans return from Pakistan amid deportation drive: UNHCR
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 1 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan since October 2023, facing hardships like poor shelter, jobs, and services. UNHCR and WFP are helping returnees, while many report mistreatment by Pakistani police. Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghan migrants this year.
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Pakistan frees over 100 Afghan migrants amid Mass Deportations; over 3.4 m
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the ongoing crackdown on Afghan migrants, Pakistan released 104 Afghan migrants from its jails, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates of the Interim Government of Afghanistan confirmed on Monday, Khama Press reported.
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Afghan migrants in Pakistan face inhumane treatment, call for support from
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghans reported continued inhumane treatment by Pakistani Police and are now calling for greater support from the Islamic Emirates as they face deportations, Pakistan news site Tolo News reported.
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