Thousands of Afghan Migrants Deported Daily from Pakistan and Iran
Thousands of Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, as the mass expulsions continue to escalate. The Taliban’s Commission for Refugee Affairs announced on Wednesday, November 11, that 10,253 Afghan migrants were expelled by the Pakistani government across its borders.
The commission added that on the same day, another 384 migrants were returned to Afghanistan by Iran, either voluntarily or forcibly. These individuals entered the country through the border crossings of Torkham, Spin Boldak, Bahramchah, Islam Qala, and Pul-e-Abrisham.
In recent weeks and months, the rate of deportations—particularly from Pakistan and Iran—has increased dramatically, contributing to a growing humanitarian crisis along the borders. Many families are returning to Afghanistan without access to basic necessities, even as aid agencies and the international community warn that the onset of winter could bring disastrous consequences.
Despite mounting protests, the Taliban administration has, so far, failed to effectively protect the rights of Afghan migrants in neighboring countries or to ensure their dignified return. The ongoing deportations have raised serious concerns about the Taliban’s neglect of Afghan citizens living beyond its borders.
