Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has recently announced that over two thousand Afghan migrants returned to the country after being expelled from Iran.
On Monday, the ministry stated in a newsletter that approximately 2,103 Afghan migrants residing in Iran returned to the country after being expelled again.
The ministry’s newsletter mentioned that these migrants entered the country through the Islam Qala border in Herat province after being expelled.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has clarified that the return of migrants was both voluntary and forced.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations reports the return of migrants from Iran at a time when both Iran and Pakistan have imposed strict restrictions on Afghan citizens.
Meanwhile, Pakistan forcibly deported over 200 Afghan migrants from the country just yesterday.
Pakistan and Iran consistently cite a lack of residency documents as the primary reason for expelling migrants from their countries.
Amidst the ongoing dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Iran face severe challenges.
Many fled their homeland seeking safety and refuge but now find themselves living in precarious conditions, often without proper documentation or access to basic services. Discrimination and limited economic opportunities exacerbate their plight, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
The forced deportation of Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan amid harsh winter conditions further compounds their suffering. Returning to a country grappling with conflict, economic instability, and humanitarian crises, these individuals are thrust into a situation of heightened vulnerability.
The lack of adequate shelter, food, and healthcare resources exacerbates their already dire circumstances, raising concerns about their safety and well-being.