Afghanistan, Jan. 13 -- Thousands of Afghan women and families returned from Pakistan and Iran struggle with poverty, lack of shelter, and growing human rights concerns.
Afghanistan is witnessing a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of women and families are forcibly deported from neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan and Iran. Returnees report severe economic hardship, lack of shelter, and limited access to basic services, highlighting urgent human rights concerns.
Many of these women-headed households had previously relied on work in Iran and Pakistan. Forced returns have left them without financial support, pushing families into extreme poverty during harsh winter conditions. The International Organization for Migration (I...