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Afghanistan
IOM: 53,565 Afghans Returned From Pakistan in 15 Days
DID Press: More than 53,000 Afghan nationals returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan during the first 15 days of July 2026, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM said at least 53,565 Afghans crossed into Afghanistan through five…
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Five Flood Protection Projects Launched in Kandahar’s Spin Boldak District
DID Press: Local authorities have announced the launch of five disaster mitigation projects in Spin Boldak District, aimed at reducing flood risks and improving local infrastructure. According to the provincial disaster preparedness authority, the projects are being implemented with AFN…
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Pakistan Deports Nearly 140,000 Afghan Migrants from Punjab
DID Press: Pakistani authorities say nearly 140,000 Afghan nationals have been returned from Punjab province to Afghanistan as part of an ongoing campaign targeting undocumented migrants, despite continued concerns from international organizations over the humanitarian impact of the deportations. According…
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UN: Only 11% of Afghan Returnees Have Jobs Amid Growing Hardship
DID Press: Two United Nations agencies have warned that worsening economic and social conditions in Afghanistan are leaving returnees increasingly vulnerable to human trafficking, forced labor and other forms of exploitation. The International Organization for Migration and the United Nations…
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Iran Sends Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Hit Nuristan
DID Press: Iran has delivered a humanitarian aid convoy to Afghanistan’s flood-stricken Nuristan province, where thousands of residents are facing acute shortages of food, clean water and emergency shelter following devastating floods. According to the Iranian Embassy in Kabul, the…
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IOM: Afghanistan’s Population Up 10% in 3 Years as Returning Migrants Strain System
DID Press: The head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan has warned that large-scale returns of migrants from neighboring countries have increased Afghanistan’s population by at least 10% over the past three years, intensifying pressure on an…
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Taliban, IOM Hold Talks on IDPs and Returnees in Afghanistan
DID Press: A technical meeting between Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees under the Taliban administration and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was held to assess the situation of internally displaced persons and returning migrants, and to strengthen joint cooperation. According…
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Sweden Funds Expanded Support Services for Afghan Returnees
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has announced that Sweden’s Ministry of Justice has provided new funding to support returning migrants and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. IOM said the funding will be used to strengthen sustainable reintegration, create job opportunities,…
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IOM: Pressure on Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Remains High
DID Press: International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that Afghan migrants in Pakistan continue to face significant pressure, with returns—both voluntary and forced—remaining ongoing amid worsening living conditions. In a new report, the agency said that more than 174,000…
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IOM: 1,492 Afghan Migrants Died on Dangerous Routes in 2025
DID Press: International Organization for Migration reported that at least 1,492 Afghan citizens either died or went missing on migration routes in 2025. According to the report, Afghan migrants accounted for the highest number of fatalities on migration routes in…
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