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Over 4.8 million Afghan migrants return since 2023, population rises 12%:
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
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Surge of returning refugees deepens shelter crisis in Afghanistan
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan officials stated that land is being distributed to returning refugees, with over 3,000 plots already allotted and aid accelerated. The Urban Development Ministry said over 2,800 families received land in several provinces. Returnees from Pakistan reported severe shelter shortages and
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Afghan migrants decry harsh deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Deported Afghan migrants from Pakistan shared their plight as they arrive back empty-handed in large numbers into Afghanistan, Tolo news reported.
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Afghanistan: Japan pledges USD 2 Million in Humanitarian aid for returnees
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan has said that it will provide USD 2 million in humanitarian funding for assisting returnees in Afghanistan.
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Afghan returnees decry harsh deportations from Iran, Pakistan, seek urgent
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Afghan migrants forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan say they returned home without belongings and face severe hardship. Returnees and activists have urged Afghan authorities and the international community to provide shelter, aid and jobs as winter sets in.
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WHO reports health challenges for Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran are facing severe healthcare challenges, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), Khaama news reported, citing
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WHO highlights health struggles faced by returnees in Afghanistan
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over serious health service gaps affecting Afghan returnees, particularly those coming back from Pakistan and Iran, Khaama Press reported.
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UN allocates emergency relief to protect Afghan returnees from Iran
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN has allocated $10 million to support Afghan returnees from Iran, aiming to protect them from abuse and provide urgent aid. Thousands are expelled daily, facing harsh border conditions. The funds will help with shelter, food, and reintegration, as humanitarian groups call for more glob
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Afghan returnees from Iran face homelessness, joblessness; UNHCR seeks urg
Updated : 8 months, 1 week 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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Afghan returnees arrive with 'empty hands, uncertain future
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Afghan government says over 72,000 families have returned in three months, including nearly 100,000 via the Iran-Afghanistan border in just three days.
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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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Report shows rise in repatriation of Afghan citizens from Pakistan's Islam
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the deportation of Afghan citizens from the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi has witnessed a rise.
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