UN reports 270,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan in 2024

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has stated that approximately 270,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan so far this year.

According to the UN, the majority of these returnees have come from Iran, with a significant number also arriving from Pakistan.

The UN noted that the return of Afghan nationals is part of a broader trend observed since the beginning of the year. The organization continues to monitor the situation and provide assistance to those returning, many of whom face challenges related to reintegration and access to basic services upon arrival in Afghanistan.

The movement of Afghans from neighboring countries has been a subject of international attention, particularly in light of recent policy changes and security developments in the region. The UN has emphasized the need for coordinated humanitarian support to address the needs of returnees and ensure their safe and dignified reintegration.

No further details regarding the reasons for the returns or the specific assistance being provided were included in the UN's latest update.