'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
Summary
Nearly six million Afghans have been forced to return to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran since the Taliban took power in 2021. Many returnees, including those born outside Afghanistan, face difficult conditions and struggle to restart their lives in a country with few resources.Key Facts
- The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
- Since then, Pakistan and Iran have increased deportations of Afghans, including those with official documents.
- Around one million Afghans were forced to return in the current year alone.
- Many deportees have never been to Afghanistan or have not lived there for decades.
- Refugee camps near the border are crowded and make-shift, with basic shelters provided by the UN and aid groups.
- Deportees report experiencing harassment and discrimination in Pakistan before being sent home.
- Pakistan and Iran argue that many Afghans pose security risks or economic burdens.
- The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says this is the largest forced return movement in recent history.
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