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flag Over 94,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in three months, with aid provided by Afghanistan’s government and concerns over forced returns and reintegration.

flag Nearly 94,000 Afghan families have returned to Afghanistan from Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan in the past three months, with over 88,000 from Pakistan alone, according to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. flag The government provided food, health services, free SIM cards, and 977 million Afghanis in cash assistance. flag The UNHCR reports nearly one million Afghans have returned from Pakistan in the past year, averaging 2,000 daily. flag Human rights advocates warn of risks from rapid or forced returns, stressing the need for sustainable reintegration through jobs, housing, education, and healthcare. flag Some returnees report mistreatment, detention, and extortion by Pakistani authorities. flag Since December 2023, over 4.8 million Afghans have returned, increasing Afghanistan’s population by up to 12%, prompting calls for international support and humane migration policies.

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