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.
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IOM warns rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions threaten Afghan returnees
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has expressed concern over the ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, warning that the situation could further worsen conditions for Afghan returnees.
IOM voices need for global solidarity on International Migrants Day
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday voiced the need for global solidarity on the international migrants day, saying when migration is managed with dignity and purpose, it benefits everyone. In a statement, IOM said it was…
IOM, Muslim Charity to rebuild Afghan schools, health centres
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Muslim Charity have partnered to improve access to essential education and health services for returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable communities across Afghanistan.
Mass returns: IOM urges urgent funding to scale up response
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued an urgent call for international support to scale up its response to the largest return movements in recent history of Afghanistan.
IOM identifies skills, creates jobs for returnees
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with other international partners, aims to identify the skills of refugees and help provide them with employment opportunities and increased support.
Over 2560,000 Afghans returned from Iran in June: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has expressed deep concern over an unprecedented surge in undocumented Afghan migrants returning from Iran, with over 256,000 individuals who returned in June alone.
Climate events affect 5m Afghans in first quarter of 2025
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports nearly five million people in Afghanistan were affected by climate-related events during the first quarter of 2025.
Over 128,000 returnees registered in 42 days: IOM
More than 128,000 Afghan returning refugees have been registered in just past 42 days, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
IOM calls for urgent support to returning Afghans
Following a sharp increase in the number of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners on Tuesday launched an appeal to scale up urgently needed support at crossing points and neighbouring areas.
2.43m Afghans return home in over 18 months
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says it has assisted more than one million Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran since the rise in Afghan return movements began in September 2023.
Over 500,000 Afghans displaced by climate change last year: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 500,000 people were displaced in Afghanistan due to climate change last year.
MORR rejects IOM migration figures since 2020
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) has rejected the International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) report in which stated that nearly eight million Afghans migrated since 2020.
Nearly 8 million Afghans migrated in almost past 5 years: IOM
Nearly eight million Afghans have been migrated to neighbouring and European countries in the past almost five years, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday. IOM in a report stated: “Since 2020 nearly eight million people…
Over 858,000 Afghans return home in 3 months: IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 858,170 Afghans returned to Afghanistan and 532,854 others left the country in the past three months.
Over 1.2m Afghans assisted in last 5 years, says IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says it has provided aid to over 1.2 million Afghans with support from the European Union (EU) from 2018 to 2023.
63,000 perish on migration routes in 10 years: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says more than 63,000 people died during migration in last ten years. The IOM in a report “A Decade of Documenting Migrant Deaths” said more such deaths recorded in 2023 than in…
Over 500,000 Afghans return from Pakistan in 4 months: IOM
More than 500,000 Afghan refugees returned from Pakistan either forcibly or voluntarily during the past four months, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.
IOM: More than 3.5 million Afghans migrated in two years
The International Organization of Migration (IOM) has said more than 3.5 million Afghans migrated to foreign countries and 1.7 million Afghans returned to their country during the past two years. According to Radio Azadi report, the previous government…
Ex-White House advisor elected as first woman leader of IOM
Former White House advisor Amy Pope has been elected as the next director general of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). “On May 15, the IOM member states elected Ms. Amy E. Pope as its next director-general during…
IOM vows continued, strengthened activities in Afghanistan
Vowing to continue and strengthen its humanitarian and development activities, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said the political changes in Afghanistan have no impact on its affairs. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…
