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flag Over 4.8 million Afghans returned from Pakistan and Iran since Dec. 2023, mostly to home provinces, amid humanitarian concerns and stalled diplomacy.

flag Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since December 2023, increasing the population by 12%, according to the UNHCR. flag 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. flag Most returnees—91%—were resettled in their home provinces, while many are rebuilding lives in cities. flag The UNHCR reports over half are women and children, with 30% of families headed by women, raising humanitarian concerns. flag Representative Arafat Jamal criticized forced deportations, warning they damage regional cooperation, and said dialogue efforts stalled due to geopolitical tensions. flag The agency continues to push for voluntary, dignified returns to support Afghanistan’s stability and development.

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