Over 500 Afghan migrants return from Pakistan in one day
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that in one day, 582 Afghan migrants were returned from Pakistan “forcibly and voluntarily.”
According to the ministry’s newsletter, these migrants entered Afghanistan on Thursday, May 9, through the Torkham crossing.
On Saturday, May 11, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated in a newsletter citing border officials of the Taliban in Torkham that 67 families, comprising 336 individuals, were “forcibly” deported from Pakistan and another 48 families, consisting of 246 individuals, returned “voluntarily” to Afghanistan.
The Taliban claim they have provided 10,000 Afghanis in aid to each family. The newsletter states that the deported migrants from Pakistan have been referred to international organizations for assistance.
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has reached a critical point, with widespread suffering exacerbated by ongoing conflicts, economic instability, and natural disasters.
Millions of Afghans are facing acute food insecurity, with limited access to basic healthcare and education. The crumbling infrastructure and the harsh winters further compound these challenges, leaving vulnerable populations, especially children and the elderly, in desperate need of international aid and support.
The inadequate healthcare system struggles to cope with the needs of the population, exacerbated by a critical shortage of medical professionals and supplies. Educational facilities are also insufficient, with many children having limited or no access to schooling, further hindering the country’s prospects for recovery and development.
These compounding factors underscore the urgent need for comprehensive international support and a coordinated humanitarian response to prevent a deeper crisis.
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