Egeland said that the returnees were arriving “with no destination, no support network, and no possessions.”

The report focuses on particularly vulnerable groups, including women and girls, former government employees and security personnel.

The UN spokesman said the rise in unaccompanied and separated children is particularly alarming.

Tajik officials have described the unauthorized or non-compliant entry of foreign nationals — particularly Afghans — as a growing concern.

Grandi also called for greater international engagement at a time when Afghanistan is grappling with widespread economic hardship.

The experts said more than 1.9 million Afghans have returned or been forcibly returned in 2025 alone, including over 1.5.

The repatriations, the ministry said, are part of a broader initiative to “establish clear frameworks for safe and orderly returns”.