Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Taliban Announces Amnesty for Afghans to Return Home
The Taliban's leader announced that Afghans who fled the country after the Taliban took over in 2021 are welcome to come back home.
They will not be hurt.
This offer was made during the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Many Afghans left when the Taliban took control, and now they are being told they can return to live in peace.
The government will also help them with housing and other needs when they come back.
Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund announced amnesty for returning Afghans.
The announcement was made during Eid al-Adha.
The amnesty applies to Afghans who left the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021.
The official stated that returning Afghans will not be harmed.
The Taliban instructed officials to assist returning refugees with shelter and support.
- Who
- Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund.
- What
- An amnesty offer for Afghans who fled the country, assuring they can return without harm.
- When
- Announced on the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha.
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- To allow Afghan citizens to return home safely after fleeing the country following the Taliban takeover.
- Announcement
- Taliban Prime Minister offered amnesty to returning Afghans.
- Context
- Announcement made during Eid al-Adha.
- Event
- Taliban takeover prompted mass exodus in 2021.
- Official's Statement
- Afghans who fled are 'free to return' and will not be harmed.