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At least 1.2 million Afghans forced to return from Iran and Pakistan this year, says UN

AFGHANISTAN, JUN 28 – More than 1.2 million Afghans were forced to return from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, with 70% deported and many arriving with limited resources, UN agencies warn of growing humanitarian needs.

  • More than one million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan in 2025 amid increased expulsions.
  • This surge follows Iran's May order setting a July 6 deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave and Pakistan's acceleration of deportations.
  • Daily returns peaked at 30,000 in late June, with 691,049 people returning from January to June 28, 70% forcibly sent back, according to IOM.
  • UN officials reported border humanitarian provisions are overwhelmed, police and Basij forces employ harsh treatment, and many deportees arrive lacking assets.
  • The influx of forced returnees risks further destabilizing Afghanistan amid ongoing conflict and limited support capacity from the Taliban government.
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Khaama Press broke the news in Kabul, Afghanistan on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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