Afghanistan, July 4 -- Over 80,000 children returned from Iran to Afghanistan in June, significantly increasing the strain on local services and exacerbating the crisis.
Save the Children has reported that over 80,000 Afghan children returned from Iran to Afghanistan in June 2025, marking a significant increase compared to the previous month. This surge in returnees is putting Afghanistan's already fragile service structures under immense strain, raising concerns about the country's ability to manage the influx.
The report, published on Wednesday, July 2nd, highlighted that among these children, 6,700 were unaccompanied. Furthermore, around 39% of these children were forcibly returned from Iran. This sharp rise in numbers is exacerbating ...