Afghanistan, Nov. 1 -- The Torkham border reopened today to allow the return of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan, amid rising tensions and worsening humanitarian conditions.
The officials border authority in Torkham announced that the crossing would reopen temporarily on Saturday to allow the return of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan. Officials said the reopening was limited and would only apply to individuals expelled under Pakistan's recent mass deportation drive.
According to the Taliban's border office, deported refugees had been held in a makeshift camp in Jamrud, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, before being returned. Local reports indicate that the camp lacks basic facilities, leaving many families in dire health and sanit...