The provinces of Jawzjan, Nangarhar, and Ghazni recorded the highest numbers of public punishments during this time.

The deportations come at a time when the Taliban has introduced new policies further restricting women’s freedoms.

Separately, on the same day, Turkish authorities detained 49 other Afghan migrants who are reportedly set to be deported to.

Yasinzada, a well-known figure in Herat’s education sector, was reportedly detained more than 10 days ago.

This marks a continuation of rising returns, as 1,239 families were reported to have come back during the previous week.

The tragedy adds to a growing toll of road accidents in Afghanistan.

In an open letter to the United Nations, the advocacy group argued that the invitation undermines the UN’s core values.

The Afghan nationals arrived in Germany on Thursday, landing at Erfurt Airport.

Following legal processing by the Coast Guard Command, the migrants were transferred to a repatriation center.