According to statistics released by the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations, 13,447 Afghan migrants were expelled from Iran and Pakistan in just the past week.
Among them, 10,225 were deported from Iran and 3,222 from Pakistan, with women and children among those forcibly returned, as reported by the ministry.
The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations further detailed that Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan via border crossings such as Torghundi, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala, and the Friendship Bridge.
The expulsion of Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran has sharply escalated in recent months. Both countries claim to have deported Afghans who lack proper residency documentation back to Afghanistan.
However, some of the deported migrants from Iran and Pakistan have alleged that despite possessing valid residency documents, they were detained by police and forcibly returned to Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, many Afghan migrants have documented instances of mistreatment by Iranian police in their camps.
Furthermore, Pakistan’s Defense Minister had previously announced intentions to enforce international laws strictly at its borders with Afghanistan. The minister emphasized serious measures to prevent undocumented Afghans from crossing back and forth through the borders.
Amidst these developments, Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the forced return of thousands of migrants, many of whom include vulnerable women and children. The situation highlights ongoing human rights violations and challenges in protecting the rights and safety of Afghan refugees.
The humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan continue to deteriorate, with reports of widespread persecution and violations of basic human rights. The forced repatriation of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries underscores the urgent need for international attention and assistance to address the escalating crisis and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable populations.
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