US lawmakers condemn reported plan to send Afghan allies to Congo
Democrats warn proposal could endanger more than 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar and undermine US commitments.
Immigration, US
Immigration
Afghanistan faces rising pressure as refugee returns surge, UN says
More than 190,000 people have crossed back into the country in recent weeks, straining already fragile services and deepening humanitarian.
Immigration
UN expert warns EU talks with Taliban risk violating refugee protections
Richard Bennett raises concerns as European officials consider hosting Taliban representatives to discuss deportations of Afghan migrants.
Immigration
Pakistan intensifies forced returns of Afghan refugees, rights group says
Human Rights Watch cites raids, detentions and deportations amid rising tensions along the Afghan border.
Immigration
EU plans talks with Taliban on deporting Afghan migrants: AFP
Officials are preparing to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels as part of efforts to return migrants, despite legal and.
Immigration
Returns from Iran to Afghanistan drop sharply amid regional tensions
Fewer migrants are crossing at a key border point after earlier surges, while returnees report worsening economic hardship.
Immigration
Returnees from Pakistan struggle with housing, economic hardship
Forced deportations leave many families without shelter, income or access to basic services.
Immigration, Women
Only 17% of Afghan women returnees earn income, UN report finds
UN Women says returning women face collapsing job prospects, unused skills and deepening economic strain.
Immigration
Afghanistan: Man reunites with family after four decades
Abdullah returned to the country this week and was reunited with family members with the help of relatives.
Immigration
Over 120,000 Afghans deported from Iran in three months: UN
Mass returns strain communities as most deportees arrive with limited resources and urgent humanitarian needs.