724 families return to Afghanistan in single day via multiple crossings
A total of 724 families returned to Afghanistan through four crossings in a single day, an official said on Thursday.
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Land plots distributed to 898 returnee families in 7 provinces
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MoUDH) says residential land plots have been distributed to 898 returnee families across seven provinces of the country.
Over 600 returnee families enter Afghanistan via 4 crossings
The Commission for Addressing Refugees’ Problems says that 616 returnee migrant families, comprising 3,270 individuals, returned to the country through four crossings points, while assistance was provided to 551 families and 532 families were transported to various provinces.
Over 1,000 residential land plots distributed returnee families
The Commission for Addressing Migrants’ Problems says 488 migrant families, comprising 2,622 individuals, returned to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries over the past 24 hours, while residential land plots were distributed to 1,024 returnee families across four provinces.
Repatriation continues: 682 migrant families return to Afghanistan
The Commission for Addressing the Problems of Migrants says that 682 migrant families, comprising 3,574 people, along with 305 individual travelers, entered the country through four border crossings.
NRC calls for increased aid to Afghans in Iran
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) says there is an acute need for increased humanitarian assistance and support for more than four million Afghans living in neighbouring Iran.
Green card applicants must apply from home countries: USCIS
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that many green card applicants currently in the United States must return to their home countries to complete the application process.
307 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons, return home this week
At least 307 Afghans were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to the country during the current week, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said on Thursday.
New township for returnees approved in Kabul’s Khak-i-Jabar
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MoUDH) says that the detailed plan for a new residential township for refugees in Khak-I-Jabbar district of Kabul province has been approved and signed upon completion.
Over 31,000 land plots distributed to returnee families so far
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says more than 31,000 land plots have so far been distributed to returning refugee families in a number of provinces.
Nearly 12,000 Afghans return home in one week: UNHCR
Nearly 11,515 Afghans returned to the country from Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan and several other countries between 3 and 9 May this year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says.
Ghazni cucumber farmers seek markets amid falling prices
With the increase in cucumber farms in southern Ghazni province, farmers say a lack of proper markets and falling prices have seriously affected their businesses, leaving many unable to even cover production costs.
EU to invite IEA to Brussels for Afghan migrant return talks
The European Commission says it plans to invite officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in the near future to Brussels for talks on the return of Afghan migrants.
Land plots distributed to over 9,000 returning families last week
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says that during the past week, land plots have been distributed to more than 9,000 returning families across 11 provinces of the country. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the IEA, wrote…
Germany moves Afghan work, study visa applications to an online system
The German Embassy in Pakistan has announced the launch of a new online system for Afghan applicants seeking work and study visas, aiming to make the process faster and more efficient. In a statement published on its Facebook…
UK deports fewer than 2pc of Afghan, other migrants last year
Fewer than two percent of migrants from certain countries, including Afghanistan, were deported from the United Kingdom last year, according to reports. The Telegraph reported that the migrants in question were from 14 countries, including Afghanistan. More than…
Austria to sign deportation deal with Uzbekistan
The government of Austria has announced that it will sign an agreement with Uzbekistan next month to facilitate deportation procedures, including the return of Afghan nationals to Afghanistan via the Central Asian country.
12,000 Afghans returned from neighboring countries last week: UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says around 12,000 Afghans returned to their country from Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan and other countries between April 19 and 25. In a new chart, the UN refugee agency stated that…
Germany deports 25 Afghan migrants to Kabul
Germany has deported 25 Afghan migrants to Kabul on a charter flight, according to media reports. Der Spiegel reported that the individuals departed Monday night and were expected to arrive at Kabul airport on Tuesday. German Interior Minister…
Nearly 8,000 migrants dead or missing on routes in 2025: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says nearly 8,000 migrants died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025.
US considers transfer of over 1,000 Afghan refugees from Qatar to Congo
The United States is considering a plan to send up to 1,100 Afghan refugees from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a media report said on Wednesday.
UNHCR chief Barham Salih to visit Afghanistan soon
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih is expected to visit Afghanistan in the near future.
17pc of Afghan returnee women earn income: UN report
A new United Nations report finds that only 17 percent of Afghan women returnees from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan are earning an income.
RI urges Pakistan to immediately halt expulsion of Afghans
Refugees International (RI) has called on Pakistan to immediately stop the expulsion of Afghan migrants amid intensified large-scale forced deportations in recent weeks.
