682 Migrant Families Returned to Afghanistan in One Day, Facing Severe Hardships

The Taliban administration has announced that in the past day, 682 families, totaling 3,574 individuals, were returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries. According to Hamdullah Fetrat, deputy spokesman of the Taliban administration, these people entered the country through various border routes on Saturday, June 6.

According to the released statement, the largest number of returnees entered via the Torkham crossing, where 631 families comprising 3,338 individuals were registered. Additionally, 18 families returned through the Spin Boldak route, 19 families through the border of Nimroz province, and 14 families through the Islam Qala crossing in Herat province.

This flow of returnees continues amid serious livelihood challenges faced by many of them. Lack of adequate shelter, limited job opportunities, and economic hardship are among the key issues these families struggle with after returning.

Humanitarian organizations have previously warned that the rising number of returning migrants is putting added pressure on limited resources and public services. Considering the fragile economic situation and the limited capacity for support, it is expected that the Taliban administration will provide a clear and specific plan to address the needs of these families; otherwise, the risk of widespread poverty and internal displacement will increase further.