Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Over 4,500 Afghan Refugees Repatriated in Single Day
A lot of Afghan people who were living in Pakistan and Iran were sent back to Afghanistan in just one day.
More than 4,500 people, including many families, came back through different border points.
Some of them got help like SIM cards and shelter, but many are struggling because they lost their belongings and need jobs and places to live.
The Taliban, who are in charge in Afghanistan, are being asked to help these people who have returned.
Over 4,500 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day.
The refugees entered Afghanistan through five main border points: Spin Boldak, Bahramcha, Torkham, Islam Qala, and Pul-i-Abresham.
Humanitarian assistance was provided to 754 families, including SIM cards for communication.
Refugees have criticized the treatment by Pakistani police and expressed urgent needs for shelter, land, economic assistance, and job opportunities.
The Taliban official reported that 10,043 Afghan refugees were deported from Iran and Pakistan the previous Thursday.
- Who
- Afghan refugees, primarily from Pakistan and Iran
- What
- Forcible repatriation of over 4,500 Afghan refugees in a single day
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Entry points include Spin Boldak, Bahramcha, Torkham, Islam Qala, and Pul-i-Abresham
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but likely due to policies of the host countries and the Taliban's management of migrant issues
- Number of Refugees
- 4,991 individuals (913 families)
- Date of Repatriation
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Entry Points to Afghanistan
- Spin Boldak (Kandahar), Bahramcha (Helmand), Torkham (Nangarhar), Islam Qala (Herat), Pul-i-Abresham (Nimroz)
- Humanitarian Assistance Provided
- 754 families received assistance, 771 SIM cards distributed
- Previous Day's Deportations
- 10,043 refugees deported from Iran and Pakistan on Thursday