UN: 339,000 Afghans returned from Iran in 12 days
The UN spokesman said the rise in unaccompanied and separated children is particularly alarming.
The UN spokesman said the rise in unaccompanied and separated children is particularly alarming.
During the call, the two discussed bilateral ties, the ongoing process of repatriating 81 Afghan nationals from Germany.
Tajik officials have described the unauthorized or non-compliant entry of foreign nationals — particularly Afghans — as a growing concern.
Several Afghans currently residing in Pakistan said they are now forced to seek visa renewals through unofficial intermediaries.
Grandi also called for greater international engagement at a time when Afghanistan is grappling with widespread economic hardship.
Iranian authorities cited “inadequate infrastructure” and extreme summer heat as reasons for the two-month extension.
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”.
Taliban said they were continuing discussions with German authorities to provide what it called “transparent and standardized consular services”
The operation marks the first deportation flight under Chancellor Faust Hertz's new coalition government and the second overall since Kabul.