The Taliban-led government in Kabul has claimed that 4,559 Afghan refugees were expelled from Iran and Pakistan in the last few days. According to the ministry, the majority of the refugees returned to their homes in Afghanistan. 

This comes as a worrying development as it could further exacerbate the current refugee crisis in both countries. UNHCR has described the situation of Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan as 'extremely dire'.

The refugees were alleged to have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan in the last three days. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released a statement saying that it is extremely concerned about the situation of Afghan refugees living in Iran and Pakistan. 

UNHCR is urging the Iranian and Pakistani authorities to provide safe and legal pathways to an asylum for refugees who have fled to those countries from Afghanistan.

4,559 Afghan refugees expelled from Iran and Pakistan

The Afghan refugee crisis has created an international outcry, with many countries asking why they were not given asylum. This comes as a surprise to many people because these refugees have been living in those countries for years.

 The Taliban claims that 4,559 Afghan refugees were expelled from Iran and Pakistan. What does this mean for the refugees? It's unclear, but it's clear that something is not right. The refugees are in danger, and their situation is only going to get worse.

Iran and Pakistan have a long history of tension with Afghanistan

Afghan refugees are increasingly being expelled from neighbouring countries due to the high levels of tension between Iran and Pakistan and Afghanistan. This has led to the displacement of 4,559 refugees who were living in Iran. 

The Taliban, a militant group based in Afghanistan, claims that the refugees were expelled because they do not adhere to Islamic law and their presence is a threat to national security. The implementation of stricter border controls by both countries is likely responsible for this sudden wave of refugee expulsions.

How many Afghan refugees are in Iran and Pakistan?

There are an estimated 1.5 million Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan, of which 4,559 were expelled from both countries last week. It is unclear why these particular refugees were expelled, but it may have something to do with recent border tensions between the two countries.

What can the UN do for Afghan refugees now?

The situation of the Afghan refugees is dire. After the Taliban announced that they no longer wanted them in the country, the UN called for a meeting for Refugees to discuss what can be done for these displaced people. 

The refugees have fled to Iran and Pakistan due to ongoing violence in their home countries, but now they may have to leave again if the situation doesn't improve. The UN must come up with a plan immediately, or else these refugees will face even more danger and hardship.

Why are refugees fleeing Afghanistan?

Research conducted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) shows that the main reasons refugees are fleeing Afghanistan are violence, harassment, and fear of persecution.