KABUL (Khaama Press): The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan has announced that over three thousand Afghan migrants have returned from Iran and Pakistan, both “forcibly and voluntarily.”
On Thursday, May 9, the ministry released a newsletter stating that these individuals had entered the country the previous day through the “Islam Qala,” “Torkham,” and “Spin Boldak” borders.
According to the ministry, 2,809 Afghan migrants voluntarily returned from Iran, and another 748 were forcibly returned from Pakistan.
This is happening while the process of deporting Afghan migrants has continued over the past months from Iran and Pakistan.
Previously, Ahmad Vahidi, Iran’s Minister of the Interior, had announced that over the past year, one million and three hundred thousand “illegal” migrants had been deported from the country.
Additionally, several organizations aiding Afghanistan have repeatedly expressed concern about the deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan and have called for a halt to this process.
The World Food Program has also warned that there is a possibility of deporting 1.24 million Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan in 2024.
This comes amid a dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, exacerbated by drought, conflict, and widespread violations.
The lack of employment and occupation opportunities has further aggravated the situation.
