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Over 1.2 million Afghans migrated to Iran and Pakistan in first five months of 2025
According to the report, around 722,000 Afghans migrated to Pakistan, while nearly 450,000 made their way to Iran.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that approximately 1.2 million Afghans migrated to neighboring Iran and Pakistan between January 1 and May 31, 2025, through both legal and irregular channels.
According to the report, around 722,000 Afghans migrated to Pakistan, while nearly 450,000 made their way to Iran. This represents a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when roughly 900,000 Afghans left the country—500,000 to Pakistan and 395,000 to Iran.
UNHCR attributes the rise in migration to a combination of factors, including continued insecurity, the ongoing ban on education for women and girls, and widespread unemployment across Afghanistan.
The agency expressed concern over the growing displacement and called on the international community to strengthen support for host countries, while urging efforts to address the root causes of migration inside Afghanistan.