The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan (MoRR) reported the forced expulsion of nearly a thousand Afghan refugees from Pakistan on Wednesday. According to the ministry, 979 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan after being deported from Pakistan.
Returnees Arrive Through Two Border Checkpoints
Kabul 24: The deportees returned on May 29 through the Spin Boldak border and the Torghundi border. The Torghundi border customs office in Nangarhar province reported that 115 families, comprising 647 individuals, entered the country through this checkpoint. Additionally, 62 families, consisting of 332 individuals, continued to enter the country through the Spin Boldak crossing.
Impact on Afghan Refugees
The mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Afghan migrants seeking asylum and safety.
The situation underscores the need for international cooperation and humanitarian support to address the refugee crisis in the region