Kabul – 24 April 2025: Over 103,000 Afghan migrants repatriated from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in under a month, according to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees. The majority returned from Pakistan amid growing deportation efforts.
Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani said over 82,000 returned from Pakistan, more than 20,000 from Iran, and over 700 from Turkey. Additionally, more than 2,000 Afghan prisoners in Pakistan were released and repatriated via Torkham and Spin Boldak.
The number of Afghan migrants repatriated continues to rise as regional states increase deportations. Pakistani media, citing the Ministry of Interior, reported over 100,000 Afghan departures in the first three weeks of April alone.
Rights expert Mohammad Khan Talebi Mohammadzai told that Pakistan has a social responsibility to Afghan migrants. He urged coordination with the United Nations to develop a framework that delays deportations and ensures dignified returns.
Several returnees expressed concerns about access to education, housing, and jobs. Many now face poverty and lack support to reintegrate successfully.
Abdul Ghafoor, a returnee from Pakistan, said, “Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan face educational and economic challenges. There’s no schooling and no income support.”
Returnees are urging the Islamic Emirate and humanitarian organizations to deliver targeted aid. They are demanding immediate help for employment, shelter, and education infrastructure in returnee zones.
The Pakistani government previously announced its goal of repatriating nearly three million Afghan migrants. The campaign has accelerated in 2025.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees continues to monitor the influx and coordinate with partners to manage reintegration. However, pressure is mounting due to limited resources and increasing humanitarian needs.
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