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88,000 Afghan Migrants Returned: Urgent Aid Needed Now

6/29/2025

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In a troubling turn of events, over 88,000 undocumented Afghan migrants were forcibly returned from Iran to Afghanistan in just nine days, with a mere 11% receiving any humanitarian assistance. As crackdowns intensify in Iran and Pakistan, the plight of these returnees deepens, with escalating fears of health crises, homelessness, and poverty. Immediate international aid is crucial.

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In a troubling turn of events, over 88,000 undocumented Afghan migrants were forcibly returned from Iran to Afghanistan in just nine days, with a mere 11% receiving any humanitarian assistance. As crackdowns intensify in Iran and Pakistan, the plight of these returnees deepens, with escalating fears of health crises, homelessness, and poverty. Immediate international aid is crucial.