UNHCR Warns of Urgent Needs as 1.4 Million Migrants Return to Afghanistan

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that more than 1.4 million migrants have either returned or been forced to return to Afghanistan this year, with over 1 million of them deported from Iran. The agency is urgently seeking financial resources to support these returnees, many of whom are exhausted and in dire need of assistance.

UNHCR teams are stationed at border crossings, providing daily support to meet the immediate needs of these migrants. However, due to financial constraints and the sheer scale and speed of returns, the agency warns that it can only sustain this support for a few more weeks.

Meanwhile, the local administration of Herat province has expressed deep gratitude to its residents for their unwavering support. In the face of tens of thousands of returning migrants, the people of Herat have come together, offering vehicles, bread, money, basic necessities, and even their homes to their Afghan brothers and sisters.

The unity and brotherhood displayed by the people of Herat have not only alleviated the fatigue of the returning migrants but have also brought joy to the hearts of the Afghan nation. This solidarity has once again demonstrated that Afghans are more united and compassionate than ever, ready to support each other in times of need.

In a separate incident, a disturbing video has surfaced online showing a military officer of the Islamic Republic of Iran humiliating and mistreating Afghan nationals. The exact time and location of the video remain unclear, but it depicts the officer using derogatory language and forcing the individuals to perform degrading acts, such as “sit-ups.”

Such behavior is a clear violation of legal principles, international standards, and human dignity. The video has sparked outrage, and investigations are ongoing.