Families fear for relatives in Iran amid prolonged communication blackout
“I haven’t heard from my brother in days,” said a Badakhshan resident.
“I haven’t heard from my brother in days,” said a Badakhshan resident.
Taliban said the returnees would be relocated to their areas of origin within Afghanistan.
Afghan refugees and rights activists say they are facing growing uncertainty and fear as the deadline approaches.
Meanwhile, 3,775 families returned from Iran through the Islam Qala crossing.
The released individuals entered Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing in southern Kandahar Province.
Bennett expressed concern about the deteriorating security environment, noting that many Afghans in Iran fear for their safety.
IOM figures show that since April 2025, more than 226,000 Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan.
The EU mission in Afghanistan said it was providing aid to refugees, returnees and internally displaced people.
Many families interviewed in Kabul and other provinces expressed frustration over widespread disruptions in internet and phone services.
"Now is the time for action, accountability, and genuine support," the organizations concluded.