The Taliban’s High Commission for Migrants’ Affairs has reported that more than 28000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran in a single day on Thursday.

In a statement issued by the commission, officials said a total of 28593 migrants returned to Afghanistan, with 21881 entering via the Islam Qala border crossing and another 6712 through the Pul-e Abrisham checkpoint.

The commission also reported that 324 Afghan migrants returned from Pakistan through the Spin Boldak border, while 465 others crossed back into Afghanistan via the Torkham border.

The surge in deportations comes amid ongoing concerns from humanitarian organisations about the conditions faced by returnees and the capacity of Afghan authorities and aid agencies to respond to the increasing influx.