UNHCR Reports 175,000 Afghan Nationals Repatriated from Pakistan in 2023
About 1,75,000 Afghan nationals repatriated from Pakistan this year: UNHCR
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The UNHCR reports that approximately 175,000 Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan in 2023, with over 2.1 million repatriated since the end of 2023. The repatriation process continues amid concerns over security and governance in Afghanistan.
- 01175,000 Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan in 2023.
- 02Over 2.1 million Afghans have been repatriated since the end of 2023.
- 03Around 1.4 million displaced individuals remain in Pakistan, mostly Afghans.
- 04The repatriation process is ongoing at multiple border points, including Chaman in Balochistan.
- 05Concerns over security, governance, and cross-border terrorism persist in Afghanistan.
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As of April 2023, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that approximately 175,000 Afghan nationals have returned to their home country from Pakistan. This is part of a larger trend, with over 2.1 million Afghans repatriated since late 2023. The repatriation process is ongoing, with thousands crossing back into Afghanistan daily through various border points, particularly at the Chaman camp in Balochistan province, where 500 to 600 individuals arrive each day for registration. Despite these efforts, around 1.4 million displaced individuals remain in Pakistan, primarily Afghan nationals. The Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) has expressed concerns that Afghanistan is becoming a hub for extremist groups, highlighting weak governance and porous borders. The repatriation campaign began in October 2023, initially targeting undocumented immigrants, with plans for a second phase in 2025 for those holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. The Pakistani government has cited increasing crime and violence as motivations for mass deportations, which have affected many Afghans lacking legal documentation.
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The repatriation of Afghan nationals may alleviate some of the social and economic pressures in Pakistan, but it also raises concerns about security and governance in Afghanistan.
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