Over 600,000 Afghan refugees return home in under 6 months: official
Summary
More than 617,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Iran and Pakistan since March 21, 2026, according to an Afghan government official. The returnees received food, water, medical care and transportation to their home provinces.
Key Points
- A total of 617,244 Afghan refugees returned home between March 21 and Sept. 9, 2026.
- 437,854 people crossed back from Pakistan and 179,390 returned from Iran.
- Returnees received food rations, drinking water, medical services and transportation to their provinces of origin.
