RASC News Agency: According to statistics provided by the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations, from July 22 to July 27, at least 17,265 Afghanistani migrants were forcibly expelled from Iran and Pakistan. The report indicates that over ten thousand of these individuals were deported from Iran alone. The deportation affected a diverse group, including women and children, highlighting the comprehensive impact on families. These returnees entered Afghanistan through various border crossings, such as Torkham, Spin Boldak, Pul-e Abrisham, and Islam Qala.
This mass expulsion is part of an intensified effort by both Iran and Pakistan to remove undocumented Afghanistani migrants from their territories. According to the Ministry of Refugees, these countries have been deporting over a thousand Afghanistani nationals daily. Many of those deported in recent months have voiced concerns about mistreatment by law enforcement authorities in Iran and Pakistan. Migrants have reported instances of abuse during their detention and expulsion processes.
Officials from both Pakistan and Iran have defended their actions, asserting that they are complying with international law and upholding their right to deport undocumented individuals. However, there have been reports from migrants in Iran stating that even those with proper documentation have been detained and expelled.
This situation underscores the challenges faced by Afghanistani citizens who sought refuge in neighboring countries following the Taliban’s resurgence. These individuals, who fled Afghanistan in search of better security, employment, and living conditions, now face forced returns to an increasingly unstable environment.
