Since April, nearly 60,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan due to Pakistan's increased deportations. The UN's IOM reported that three million Afghans in Pakistan are at risk following a plan announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which aims to expel those with Afghan Citizen Cards. The IOM has already assisted over one million returns from both Pakistan and Iran. As border crossings surge, areas in Afghanistan are struggling to accommodate the influx, exacerbating the humanitarian situation amidst rising tensions due to armed attacks linked to Afghanistan.
The forced deportation of Afghan refugees by Pakistan has dramatically intensified, with nearly 60,000 Afghans returning home since April, raising urgent humanitarian needs.
The IOM reported a significant surge in returns from Pakistan, indicating a crisis at both border points and in areas struggling to accommodate returnees.
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