'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
Six million Afghans face forced repatriation under the Taliban as neighboring deportations intensify.
The story so far
The sudden influx stems from heightened deportation actions by Pakistan and Iran, a trend noted by The Sunday Guardian alongside CGTN’s reflection on five years of Taliban governance. CGTN’s episode on the Taliban’s five‑year tenure describes a massive returnee wave, while 8AM Media documented daily arrivals of nearly 2,000 individuals and over 300 migrant families, underscoring the scale of movement.
These figures illustrate how regional policies are translating into immediate population shifts on the ground. Uncertainty remains about the long‑term integration of returnees and the policy response from Afghanistan’s authorities.
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Who reported it (6)
- 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban BBC News · 6h ago
- Five Years of Taliban Rule (Ep. 1): Afghanistan struggles with massive returnee influx news.cgtn.com · 6h ago
- Nearly 2,000 People Returned to Afghanistan the Previous Day 8AM Media · 6h ago
- More Than 300 Migrant Families Returned to Afghanistan Yesterday 8AM Media · 6h ago
- Taliban: Millions Of Afghans Return To An Uncertain Future As Deportations From Pakistan, Iran Intensify The Sunday Guardian · 6h ago
- 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban BBC · 6h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
How many people are reported to have returned to Afghanistan recently?
8AM Media cited nearly 2,000 individuals and more than 300 migrant families returning in the day before Sep 1, 2026.
What triggers the current wave of returns?
The Taliban noted in The Sunday Guardian that deportations from Pakistan and Iran have intensified, prompting the return of millions.
What is known about the conditions awaiting returnees?
Coverage mentions an uncertain future for the deportees but does not detail specific support measures or living conditions.
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