Immigrants
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Pakistan-Taliban Relations at Crossroads: Diplomacy Continues amid Deepening Border Tensions
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have entered a critical phase, marked by mutual mistrust and border security concerns, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Islamabad has repeatedly expressed concern over anti-Pakistan armed groups operating from…
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Over 3,700 Afghan Migrants Return from Pakistan and Iran in 24 Hours
DID Press: In the past 24 hours, a total of 3,704 Afghan migrants have returned from neighboring countries, with 3,621 arriving from Pakistan and 83 from Iran through official border crossings. According to Afghanistan National Television, the returning migrants are…
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UN Warns Mass Returns Push Afghanistan to Humanitarian Brink
DID Press: UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned mass return of millions of Afghanistan citizens from Pakistan and Iran has brought this country to the edge of a humanitarian crisis. Since October 2023, approximately 5.4 million people have returned…
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Taliban Ban Food Imports Carried by Returnees from Pakistan
DID Press: The transfer of certain food items and medicines by returnees from Pakistan is prohibited and will be confiscated if detected, announced the Taliban authorities in Nangarhar. Under a new directive, the Taliban have banned passengers entering Afghanistan from…
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Afghanistani Migrants Mark Iran’s 47th Islamic Revolution Anniversary
DID Press: Afghanistani migrants residing in Iran took part in nationwide celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, joining Iranian citizens in commemorating the occasion. During the anniversary events, Afghan communities across the country participated prominently in street…
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Turkey Continues Detention, Deportation of Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Turkish police continued their crackdown on illegal migrants by arresting dozens of Afghan refugees in two provinces of the country, transferring them to foreign nationals’ detention centers. Amid Turkey’s increasing immigration policies, police forces in the country have…
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Pakistan to Deport 20,000 Afghans Awaiting US Resettlement
DID Press: Pakistani authorities have announced the deportation of thousands of Afghanistan citizens who were in the process of resettling in the US. According to sources, approximately 20,000 Afghan refugees, who had been waiting for months for relocation to the…
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Afghan Migrants in Iran Celebrate Half of Sha’ban: Display of Unity and Religious Identity
DID Press: On the occasion of the birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS), Afghan migrants residing in Iran held vibrant celebrations across multiple cities, marking this auspicious occasion with grand ceremonies and gatherings. The Half of Sha’ban Festival, celebrating the birth…
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EU Warns of Migrant Return and Worsening Water Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union raised concerns over the mass return of Afghan migrants and a worsening water and climate crisis that is approaching emergency levels in the country. Gilles Bertrand, the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, held a high-level meeting…
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Iran Confirms Afghan Nationals Had No Role in Drone Operations
DID Press: Multi-layered security investigations found no evidence of Afghan nationals participating in operation or guiding drones during the 12-day conflict with Israel, said Sardar Hossein Nejat, deputy commander of Iran’s sarallah Security Headquarters. He emphasized that the official clarification…
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