94 families return to Afghanistan after being deported from Iran and Pakistan
As the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan intensifies, officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations report that 94 Afghan families, after being expelled from Iran and Pakistan, have entered Afghanistan through various borders.
The Ministry stated on Thursday, January 9, that these families returned through several border points: 10 families through Torkham in Nangarhar, 13 families through Spin Boldak in Kandahar, 27 families through the Silk Bridge in Nimroz, and 44 families through Islam Qala in Herat.
According to the officials, these families were provided assistance by the interim government upon their return to Afghanistan.
Recently, the trend of Afghan expulsions from both Iran and Pakistan has been on the rise.
Meanwhile, human rights activist and former member of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Bushra Gohar, on Monday, January 6, accused the United Nations and the UN Refugee Agency of being indifferent and silent regarding the mass expulsions of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.
She emphasized that Afghan families, especially women and children, are in extremely vulnerable situations, facing threats, detentions, and exploitation.
The plight of Afghan refugees remains a significant concern as many have been forced to return to Afghanistan without the necessary support or stability. The expulsion crisis is exacerbating their vulnerabilities, further deepening the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
International bodies and governments must intensify their efforts to address the urgent needs of these refugees, ensuring their safety, protection, and access to basic services as they face immense hardships.
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