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1.5 Million Afghans Return Home Amid Dire Struggles

7/30/2025

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Since 2025, more than 1.5 million Afghans have made the difficult journey back home from Iran and Pakistan, as deportation rates drop. However, the UN warns of dire humanitarian struggles, with returnees grappling with poverty and inadequate support. Many deported individuals live in fear for their safety, facing a harsh reality in a resource-strapped nation.

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Since 2025, more than 1.5 million Afghans have made the difficult journey back home from Iran and Pakistan, as deportation rates drop. However, the UN warns of dire humanitarian struggles, with returnees grappling with poverty and inadequate support. Many deported individuals live in fear for their safety, facing a harsh reality in a resource-strapped nation.