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Over 4.8 million Afghans returned from Pakistan and Iran since Dec. 2023, mostly to home provinces, amid humanitarian concerns and stalled diplomacy.
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since December 2023, increasing the population by 12%, according to the UNHCR.
The surge, driven by repatriation efforts by Pakistan and Iran, saw tens of thousands cross borders daily, with a peak of 70,000 at the Islam Qala border.
Most returnees—91%—were resettled in their home provinces, while many are rebuilding lives in cities.
The UNHCR reports over half are women and children, with 30% of families headed by women, raising humanitarian concerns.
Representative Arafat Jamal criticized forced deportations, warning they damage regional cooperation, and said dialogue efforts stalled due to geopolitical tensions.
The agency continues to push for voluntary, dignified returns to support Afghanistan’s stability and development.
Más de 4.8 millones de afganos regresaron de Pakistán e Irán desde diciembre de 2023, en su mayoría a las provincias de origen, en medio de preocupaciones humanitarias y diplomacia estancada.