Hundreds of Afghan Families Return Through Torkham Crossing Amid Rising Expulsions

Continuing the increasing wave of expulsions of Afghan migrants beyond the Durand Line, the Taliban administration announced that in just one day, 240 families entered Afghanistan via the Torkham crossing. According to the administration, the total number of individuals in these families reaches 1,223, whose registration and biometric procedures have been carried out on-site.

The Taliban administration also reported the transfer of another 278 families to the provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Kabul. These families, totaling 1,482 individuals, have been provided with cash rental assistance worth over one million Afghanis.

The Information Committee affiliated with the Taliban administration held programs at the Torkham camp to discuss with migrants the registration process, financial aid, transfers to provinces, temporary agreements, as well as educational and religious topics. According to the statement, the focus of these trainings was on the “Islamic system,” patience, tolerance, and acquiring education.

While Afghan migrants have been forced to return to the country following severe pressure in Pakistan, the Taliban administration claims to have taken the necessary measures to address their issues. However, the lack of transparency, ineffective management, and prevailing livelihood difficulties within the country raise serious questions about the adequacy of these efforts.