Kabul, June 29 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised the alarm over a surge in the number of Afghans returning from Iran under harsh conditions, cautioning that large-scale returns could exacerbate Afghanistan's already fragile situation.
According to the UNHCR on Saturday, over 640,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since the implementation of a return deadline by the government on March 20, 2025.
"We need to act fast. We urgently call on the international community to help us respond, not just with emergency aid, but with longer-term support. Funding for sustainable reintegration is essential to prevent cycles of instability and displacement," said Arafat Jamal, UNHCR's representative in Afghanistan....