Iran and Pakistan deport nearly 6,000 Afghan refugees

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has reported the deportation of nearly 6,000 Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan.

The ministry announced on Sunday, July 21, that a total of 5,855 Afghan migrants were expelled from Iran and Pakistan. The expelled individuals entered Afghanistan between July 19 and 20 through the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala, and Silk border crossings.

Recently, both Pakistan and Iran have accelerated the deportation of Afghan migrants who lack legal residency documents. Despite criticism and calls for reconsideration, the Pakistani government has continued its deportation efforts.

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has recently urged her country to halt the deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, reflecting growing international concern over the treatment of these refugees.

The forced deportation of Afghan migrants amid the ongoing crisis in their home country exacerbates the dire conditions they face.

With both Pakistan and Iran ramping up deportations, these returnees confront severe hardships as Afghanistan continues to grapple with instability and economic challenges.

The international community’s response remains critical in addressing the plight of these vulnerable returnees.

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