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Afghan Polio Program urges vaccination of children returning from Pakistan
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Polio-Free Afghanistan program has urged Afghan returnee migrants from Pakistan to ensure their children are vaccinated against polio at border crossings, Khaama news reported on Tuesday.
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Iran orders millions of Afghans to leave country or face arrest as deadlin
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tehran set the deadline date for July 6 for the Afghans who were in the country and left Afghanistan to escape the war, poverty, or the Taliban rule after the organisation came back to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces.
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Afghan returnees from Iran face homelessness, joblessness; UNHCR seeks urg
Updated : 8 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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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Afghan returnees arrive with 'empty hands, uncertain future
Updated : 8 months, 4 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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Owaisi writes to EC over special intensive revision of electoral rolls in
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the AIMIM chief said, "Our request to the Election Commission of India is that we want a detailed explanation on the concerns which we have highlighted in the written representation which we have sent to the Election Commissioners."
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UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportation
Updated : 8 months, 4 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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G7 leaders pledge joint action to tackle migrant smuggling
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fight migrant smuggling and human trafficking by strengthening border controls, targeting criminal networks, and working with social media and transport firms. They aim to protect vulnerable migrants and boost international cooperation through the
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Delhi Police detain 36 illegal Bangladeshi migrants; banned IMO app, Bangl
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the police, the crackdown was part of a broader initiative to identify and take legal action against unauthorised foreign nationals residing in the national capital. Acting on credible information, the Foreigners Cell conducted sustained surveillance, culminating in a comprehens
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