The number of Afghan families without legal documentation in Iran returning to Afghanistan last month was three times higher than in May last year, it added.
Humanitarian agencies warn that the current surge in returns could push Afghanistan into another humanitarian crisis if immediate assistance is not provided.
The ministry stated that Afghan refugees are also being illegally arrested in their homes, shops, and markets in Pakistan, and then taken to prison before being...
Many Afghans rely on temporary documentation or lack legal status, facing challenges in accessing services and facing the risk of deportation.
Ahmad Vahid, the Minister of Interior of Iran, said on Wednesday that illegal Afghan immigrants should leave Iran. “We organize those who are legal and have...