The return of nearly 450,000 Afghans from Iran since June, prompted by a deadline for undocumented migrants, adds pressure to an already struggling Afghanistan. This year, over 1.4 million individuals have returned, exacerbating humanitarian challenges amid significant foreign aid cuts. Iran's directive affects approximately four million undocumented Afghans, leading to reported pressures and financial losses during return processes. The UN warns that this influx could further destabilize the region, amplifying issues of poverty and unemployment, and potentially pushing individuals toward Europe.
Nearly 450,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since early June, after Tehran imposed a July 6 deadline for undocumented migrants and refugees to leave the country. This crisis response has been hampered by significant cuts in foreign aid, prompting calls for increased funding from the UN and international NGOs.
Iran's late May directive potentially affects four million undocumented Afghans among the approximately six million Afghan residents claimed by Tehran, with reports of pressure, arrests, and deportations faced by returnees.
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