The Taliban’s commission for addressing migrants’ issues announced that a total of 5,932 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan on Tuesday, 8 April.

According to the commission’s statement, 3,743 individuals were expelled from Pakistan, while 2,189 were deported from Iran.

The report detailed that 3,500 families re-entered Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing, 243 families through Spin Boldak, 1,549 individuals via Pul-e-Abrisham and 640 migrants from Islam Qala.

In response to the surge in deportations, Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson for the Taliban, confirmed that a commission meeting was held to address the challenges faced by returning migrants. The commission also announced the establishment of a temporary camp for returnees at the Torkham crossing.

In a separate development, the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations stated that 40 Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan after completing prison sentences.

These measures come amid intensified deportation efforts by both Iran and Pakistan. Reports indicate that Pakistan has launched mass expulsions following the expiration of a deadline for the voluntary return of Afghan nationals, with hundreds of Afghan migrants reportedly being detained and deported daily.

Concerns remain among several returnees regarding inadequate access to drinking water, food and other essential necessities at the Taliban-operated camp at Torkham.