United Nations:

Farida Wed Mar 2026 6 months ago 936

The United Nations has warned of the consequences of rising tensions and conflicts in the region on the situation of Afghan migrants and refugees. The international body has stated that deepening instability could render humanitarian conditions more precarious for millions of vulnerable Afghan citizens and accelerate their return to Afghanistan.

Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, said at a press briefing on Tuesday that escalating regional tensions could prompt a fresh wave of Afghan refugee returns. He stressed that this situation could place additional strain on Afghanistan, a country already grappling with widespread economic and humanitarian challenges.

According to Dujarric, recent clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan have heightened the UN's concerns. He warned that the continuation of these tensions not only risks broadening the crisis, but directly impacts the lives of civilians, particularly Afghan migrants and refugees.

Reports from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees indicate that approximately 110,000 Afghan citizens have returned to the country from Iran since the beginning of the current calendar year. Furthermore, following the escalation of tensions toward the end of last month, an average of nearly 1,700 people per day have been entering Afghanistan through the Iranian border.

The situation on the Pakistani border has also been described as alarming. According to available figures, more than 160,000 people have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan, and the important Torkham crossing remains closed due to ongoing tensions. The UN has warned that a significant surge in returns is likely should the crossing be reopened.

According to reports, more than five million people have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan since October 2023, placing enormous pressure on the country's humanitarian and economic capacities.

Escalating Regional Tensions Could Trigger a New Wave of Afghan Refugee Returns

Farzana Ahmadi

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