12,000 Afghan Migrants Deported from Iran and Pakistan

Nearly 12,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan between July 3-6, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The deportees entered Afghanistan through the borders of Torghundi, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala-Herat, and Abreshim-Nimruz.

The forced deportations have worsened Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, with many returnees facing uncertain futures due to economic instability and a lack of basic services. Communities and humanitarian organizations are struggling to provide support.

Human rights groups have condemned the mass deportations, stating that they violate international law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the forced return of refugees to places where they could face persecution or harm.

The situation is especially dire for vulnerable women and children. The Taliban has also imposed restrictions on women’s education, work, and travel, further complicating the humanitarian situation.