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In a sharp escalation of its crackdown on undocumented migrants, Iran has deported more than 88,000 Afghan nationals within just one week, raising urgent humanitarian concerns, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The IOM’s update, dated June 28, reveals that between June 18 and June 26, a staggering 88,308 Afghans were sent back across the border. Of these, more than half were forcibly deported, and a significant 64% were traveling as family units—a statistic that highlights the growing impact on women and children.
Despite the scale of the return, only 11% of the deportees received any humanitarian support, with the IOM warning that critical funding shortages are limiting the delivery of even basic services to the most vulnerable.
This surge represents a dramatic rise compared to the 32,844 returns recorded in the previous week, from June 10 to June 17.
The situation continues to deteriorate. According to earlier figures from the World Health Organization (WHO), over 71,000 Afghan migrants were deported from both Iran and Pakistan between June 1 and June 15. Aid agencies warn that the border areas in Afghanistan are struggling to cope with the influx, as shelter, food, and medical care remain severely under-resourced.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have tightened restrictions on Afghan refugees inside the country. Reports indicate that police have stepped up detentions across several provinces. New government directives have reportedly invalidated rental agreements with Afghan tenants and warned landlords against offering housing, compounding the risk of homelessness.
The surge in arrests and removals follows recent regional tensions, including a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which analysts say may have influenced Iran’s domestic security policies.
Pakistan has also renewed its push to expel undocumented Afghans, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where detentions and identity checks have become more aggressive. Human rights organizations have expressed concern over the lack of due process and the scale of the forced returns.
