Over 30,000 Afghan Refugees Return Through Herat Crossing in a Day
Taliban authorities at Islam Qala have provided shelters, food, medical care, transport, water to thousands of returnees following deportation drives in both neighboring countries.
Overview
- Authorities reported that over 30,000 Afghans returned from Iran through the Islam Qala crossing in a 24-hour period this week.
- Between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals, including about 300 families, have crossed daily through the Pul-e-Abresham point in Nimroz province.
- On June 25, Afghanistan’s High Commission registered the return of 1,685 families, totaling 7,474 people, via Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala and Pul-e-Abresham crossings.
- Afghanistan’s High Commission for Addressing Returnees Problems is offering temporary shelters, nourishment, water, medical assistance and transport to new arrivals.
- Nearly 7 million Afghans remain abroad, mostly in Iran and Pakistan where mass deportation campaigns have triggered reports of harassment by local authorities.