Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Over 1.2 Million Afghans Forced to Return from Iran, Pakistan
Many Afghan people are being sent back to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan.
Over a million people have already been forced to leave this year.
When they come back, they often have very little.
Some are worried about what their life will be like back home.
Both Iran and Pakistan have given deadlines for Afghans to leave.
The Taliban is saying they will help the returnees.
Over 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan this year.
Iran has deported over 366,000 Afghans, including refugees, this year.
Pakistan has a June 30 deadline for 1.3 million Afghans to leave.
Returnees often arrive with few belongings, concerned for the future.
The Taliban promises support for returning Afghans.
- Who
- Undocumented Afghan migrants and refugees.
- What
- Mass repatriation of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan.
- When
- Ongoing throughout the year; a June 30 deadline in Pakistan.
- Where
- Afghanistan (destination), Iran, and Pakistan (departure).
- Why
- Crackdowns on undocumented migrants and governmental policies.
Concerns for Returnees
Taliban Actions
Welfare of Returnees
Concerns for Returnees
Returnees face uncertain futures, arriving with few possessions and fearing restrictions.
Taliban Actions
The Taliban promises swift action to address the needs of returnees and ensure support.
- Total Returnees (YTD)
- Over 1.2 million
- Afghans to Leave Pakistan
- 1.3 million (deadline June 30)
- Afghans Expelled by Iran (YTD)
- Over 366,000
- Afghans in Iran illegally
- Up to 2.5 million
- Single day Returns (June 26)
- 36,100
