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UNHCR expresses concern over widespread and disorganised return of Afghan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR head in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, said that the country is not well prepared to receive this influx of returnees.
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UN warns of humanitarian crisis as Afghan migrants return from Iran, Pakis
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UNHCR warns that up to 3 million Afghans could return from Iran and Pakistan by year-end, worsening the crisis in Afghanistan. Many arrive without resources, overwhelming local communities. The UN is providing emergency aid and urging global support to prevent deeper poverty and instabil
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Around 30,000 Afghans returning daily from Iran, say Herat officials
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks 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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Afghan returnees from Iran face homelessness, joblessness; UNHCR seeks urg
Updated : 10 months 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 : 10 months, 1 week 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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Iran deports over 88,000 afghans in one week amid rising humanitarian cris
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The organisation stated that only 11 per cent of these returnees received any humanitarian assistance due to critical resource limitations, calling for urgent international funding to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable.
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Telangana: 23 citizens evacuated from conflict zones in Middle East, more
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The latest group of 17 returnees arrived on Sunday. According to the official data, five people came from Masshad, Iran, one person arrived from Jordan via Iran, and eleven people came from Israel in two separate batches.
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"Bharat Mata Ki Jai!": Evacuees chant as 290 Indians return from Iran unde
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Emotional returnees, including students and religious pilgrims, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian government for ensuring their safe return amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
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Over 1 million Afghans return from Pakistan amid deportation drive: UNHCR
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks 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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Zelenskyy says 307 Ukrainian defenders return home under 1,000-for-1,000 e
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that 307 Ukrainian defenders have returned home as part of a negotiated exchange in Turkey. This brings the total number of returnees to 697 over two days, with the process expected to continue on Sunday.
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Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal discusses deportation issues with N
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal met with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at the NRI Bhawan in Jalandhar during the Punjab Global Migration seminar. The minister engaged with NRIs, discussing the challenges they face, particularly those who have been deported from the United States.
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Report shows rise in repatriation of Afghan citizens from Pakistan's Islam
Updated : 1 year, 2 months 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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