167 released Afghan detainees return home from Pakistan

Summary

A total of 167 Afghan detainees released from Pakistani prisons have safely returned to Afghanistan via Spin Boldak border, receiving assistance upon arrival.

Key Points
  • 167 Afghan detainees were released from Pakistani prisons over the past week.
  • These detainees were held for durations ranging from one day to two months.
  • They returned to Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar province.
  • Over 10,000 Afghan citizens remain imprisoned abroad, mostly in Iran and Pakistan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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