UNHCR seeks deal with Taliban to allow female staff to resume work
UNHCR says 52 percent of returnees are women, making the participation of female staff essential.
UNHCR says 52 percent of returnees are women, making the participation of female staff essential.
The commission said that 7,029 individuals were returned from Iran, while 5,845 were expelled from Pakistan.
The commission said 8,510 Afghans were deported from Iran and 7,324 from Pakistan on Sunday, some forcibly and others voluntarily.
Bennett said Pakistan should instead focus on supporting humanitarian efforts in quake-hit areas.
The claim comes as figures show Iran has deported nearly two million migrants so far this year.
The figures show a sharp rise in deportations from Pakistan and a reduction in the expulsions from Iran.
They noted that many Afghan children and youth — especially girls — will see their education interrupted.
Under the proposal, £2 billion of the £10 billion cost of the program would be earmarked for return agreements with.
Figures from the commission show that 4,515 migrants were expelled from Pakistan.
On Saturday, Aug. 23, at least 3,381 Afghans were deported through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings.