Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Thousands of Afghan Refugees Return Home from Iran and Pakistan
Many Afghan refugees are coming back home from Iran.
On one day, over 30,000 people came back through a border crossing called Islam Qala.
They received help like food and medical care.
Other people are also returning through another border crossing.
The governments of Iran and Afghanistan want people without the right papers to go home.
The leaders of Afghanistan also want refugees to come back and help rebuild the country.
Over 30,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran through the Islam Qala border crossing in a single day.
Returnees received essential supplies, including water, food, and medical care.
Daily returns also occur at Nimroz province's Pul-e-Abresham border crossing.
Authorities from both countries have requested undocumented foreign nationals to return home.
The Taliban regime encourages refugees to return and aid in Afghanistan's rebuilding.
- Who
- Afghan refugees, primarily those undocumented, returning from Iran and Pakistan.
- What
- Over 30,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran in one day and thousands more daily from Iran and Pakistan.
- When
- Recently, as of the report's publication date.
- Where
- From Iran and Pakistan to Afghanistan, specifically via border crossings including Islam Qala and Pul-e-Abresham.
- Why
- Due to war and insecurity in Iran and the requests of authorities from both countries for undocumented migrants to return home; and also as part of a phased plan by the Afghan government.
- Daily Returns at Islam Qala
- Over 30,000 (single day)
- Approximate Total Refugees Abroad
- Nearly 7 million
- Primary Countries of Residence
- Iran and Pakistan
- Key Border Crossings
- Islam Qala, Pul-e-Abresham, Torkham, Spin Boldak
- Support Provided
- Shelter, food, water, medical care, transport
