Over Two Million Afghan Refugees Return from Iran and Pakistan in 2025 – UNHCR Report

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that from the beginning of 2025 until August 1, more than 2.1 million Afghan refugees have returned from Iran and Pakistan to Afghanistan.

Key Highlights from the Report:

• The return of these migrants has been either voluntary or due to new restrictions imposed by the host countries.

• Many returnees were forced to come back after years of living in Iran and Pakistan.

• International organizations, in collaboration with Afghan authorities, are working to meet the basic needs of these returnees.

• Just yesterday, over 1,000 Afghan families returned to the country.

• The deportation of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan is ongoing and has intensified in recent days.

Ongoing Migration Challenges:

Afghanistan has been one of the largest refugee-producing nations in the world for decades.
The recent tightening of migration policies and legal restrictions in neighboring countries has contributed significantly to the surge in returnees this year.

Conclusion:

While the return of Afghan refugees may signal a reconnection with homeland and identity, the report warns that reintegration remains a major challenge.
Access to housing, livelihoods, and basic services is urgently needed to ensure a dignified and sustainable return for these families.

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