Nearly 94,000 Families Voluntarily Return to Afghanistan from Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan in Three Months
Summary
Nearly 94,000 Afghan families have voluntarily returned to Afghanistan from Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan in the last three months, with Pakistan accounting for over 88,000 returnees. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is providing assistance including food, healthcare, and free SIM cards, while activists urge for sustainable reintegration measures.
Key Points
- 94,000 families have voluntarily returned to Afghanistan from Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan in the last three months.
- Over 88,000 returnees came from Pakistan, creating pressure on repatriation and reintegration systems in Afghanistan.
- The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan provides food aid, healthcare, and free SIM cards to returning migrants.
- Activists call for sustainable reintegration with access to employment, housing, education, and healthcare for returnees.