Afghans returning in adverse circumstances from Iran

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Afghans returning in adverse circumstances from Iran, warning that returns on a massive scale have the potential to destabilise the fragile situation in Afghanistan. Over 640,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since the implementation of a return deadline by the Government on 20 March this year, with over 366,000 deported, including refugees and people in refugee-like situations. The sharpest rise was on 26 June, when some 36,100 Afghans returned in just one day. The number of daily returns has continued to increase since 13 June. In total, over 1.2 million Afghans have returned or been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, worsening the already desperate situation inside Afghanistan. The UN estimates that over half the population in Afghanistan relies on humanitarian assistance. UNHCR has been warning that dwindling international support is deepening the complex, overlapping crises in Afghanistan. #returns #iran #afghanistan #refugees ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Learn more on our website: http://UNHCR.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Published to Youtube on: 30/06/2025

Archived on: 01/07/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=2OCgKejkhgo