Over 1.6m refugees return to Afghanistan this year: OCHA

‘The real challenge is still ahead’: UN warns on Afghan returnees

Millions of people returning to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries are receiving humanitarian support at the border, but they will need more help to rebuild their lives, according to UN-Habitat, the agency that advocates for sustainable communities.

Over 4 Million Afghans Returned from Iran and Pakistan in Two Years, Says IOM – KabulNow

Calling it one of the largest return movements in recent history, the IOM said Afghanistan is under increasing pressure as more deportations are expected, particularly from Pakistan, which has confirmed it will no longer extend temporary stay permits for Afghan nationals. The post Over 4 Million Afghans Returned from Iran and Pakistan in Two Years, Says IOM appeared first on KabulNow.

IOM warns of broader humanitarian crisis as over 4 million Afghans return home

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued an urgent appeal for international funding and support as Afghanistan grapples with one of the largest return movements in recent history. Since September 2023, more than 4 million Afghans have returned from neighboring Iran and Pakistan, including over 1.5 million in the first eight months of 2025 alone. The trend is expected to continue, with an additional 1 million Afghans likely t…

Over 1.6m refugees return to Afghanistan this year: OCHA

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says 1.668 million Afghan refugees have returned to their country as of July 26.