Iran, Pakistan Deport More Than 4,000 Afghan Migrants In One Day
Iran and Pakistan deported a combined total of 4047 Afghan migrants on Thursday, 22 May, according to the Taliban’s High Commission for Addressing Migrants’ Issues.
The commission stated that 2736 Afghans were deported from Iran, while 1311 were returned from Pakistan. The deportees reportedly reentered Afghanistan through various border crossings, including Torkham, Spin Boldak, Bahramcha, Angoor Ada, Pul-e-Abrisham, and Islam Qala.
Despite ongoing talks between Taliban officials and authorities in both Iran and Pakistan regarding the treatment and status of Afghan migrants, mass deportations continue unabated.
The Taliban have not provided further details about the condition of the returnees or the circumstances under which they were expelled. Human rights groups have previously raised concerns about the treatment of Afghan migrants in both neighbouring countries, particularly in light of Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
