416 Afghan Migrants Return Home After Being Released from Pakistani Prisons

A total of 416 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan after being released from prisons in Pakistan, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation.

The ministry announced on Thursday, 5 November, that the individuals entered Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar province.

In a statement, the ministry said the Afghan migrants had returned following their release from Pakistani prisons.

Their return comes amid intensified arrests and deportations of undocumented Afghan migrants by Pakistani authorities in recent months.

Several Afghan migrants have been detained in different Pakistani cities and subsequently transferred to Afghanistan after serving prison sentences or completing deportation procedures.

Thousands of Afghan families continue to live in Pakistan, with many facing challenges related to residency permits and a lack of valid legal documentation.

The continued arrests and deportations have raised concerns about the situation of Afghan migrants, particularly those who lack secure residency status in Pakistan.