Afghan Migrant Deportations: Pakistan & Iran Return Over 1800

Kabul,⁣ Afghanistan – On Sunday, January ⁣11, the Taliban-run Commission for⁣ the Handling of Migrants’ ⁤Problems reported the‍ return of 1,800 Afghan migrants deported ‌from Pakistan and Iran in a single day.

according to the ‌commission’s data, 1,431 ‍individuals⁣ were ‌deported ⁢from Pakistan, entering Afghanistan through the ⁢Torkham border crossing.An additional⁤ 204 ‍returned via the Spin Boldak crossing. From Iran,153 ⁣people were expelled ‌and entered Afghanistan through the Pul-e-Abrisham ⁤border point,with another 28 entering through Islam Qala.

The commission stated that Pakistan ⁤and iran have⁢ deported over⁤ 2.5 million Afghan migrants ​during the current solar year.

International Response and Humanitarian Concerns

International⁢ humanitarian organizations have ⁢consistently​ criticized these⁤ deportations, urging both Pakistan and Iran to cease the expulsions. Concerns⁤ center on the worsening humanitarian crisis in⁤ Afghanistan, exacerbated by​ the ​rapid‌ influx of returnees.

Aid agencies and international bodies have called ‌for ⁢urgent ​international support to address the growing needs of‍ both the returning migrants and the existing Afghan ‌population. The United Nations High Commissioner for refugees‌ (UNHCR) has repeatedly expressed concerns regarding‌ the ‌scale and pace of the ‌deportations, highlighting​ the potential for increased instability and ‌hardship.¹

Recent Developments

as of January 12,2026,there ⁢have been no reports of⁣ a ​halt to‌ the deportations. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing monitoring by international ⁣organizations.² ‍The UNHCR ‌continues to ⁣advocate for a⁤ more humane approach to migration management, emphasizing the need‍ for international cooperation and support.

¹ UNHCR – Afghanistan Emergency: https://www.unhcr.org/afghanistan-emergency.html

² ICRC – Afghanistan: https://www.icrc.org/afghanistan