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700,000 Afghans Return Amid Humanitarian Crisis, Taliban Condemns
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Approximately 700,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan due to deportations from Iran and Pakistan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- The Taliban condemned these repatriations as breaches of international norms.
- Human rights organizations call on the international community to focus on human rights issues with the Taliban.
- Millions are at risk under Taliban rule, facing potential persecution and severe punishments.
