More Than 3,600 Afghans Deported From Pakistan, Iran In Single Day

The Taliban’s High Commission for Addressing Migrants’ Issues has announced that a total of 3613 Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan and Iran on Friday, 2 May.

According to the commission, 2405 individuals were expelled from Pakistan, while 1208 were deported from Iran.

Of those returned, 1150 people were subsequently relocated to various provinces, including Ghazni, Baghlan, Takhar, Kunduz, Balkh, Jowzjan, Logar, Paktia, and Paktika.

The Taliban further stated that these migrants collectively received 4,511000 Afghanis in humanitarian assistance.

Meanwhile, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that approximately 145,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan throughout April. The IFRC described the condition of many returnees as dire, highlighting growing concerns over their wellbeing and resettlement.