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Six million refugees being forced back to Afghanistan
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Iran are being deported back to Afghanistan as the Taliban intensifies a repatriation drive. The report describes conditions at the Torkham crossing, known as “zero point,” where many Afghans have sought safety for decades. The Taliban foreign minister urged Western nations to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Afghanistan amid the forced returns.
WHY IT MATTERS
The mass forced return of millions of refugees could create a humanitarian crisis and impact regional stability.
Afghans in Pakistan and Iran face an uncertain future under the Taliban amid a huge deportation drive. We have a report from the Torkham crossing, known as "zero point". Millions of Afghans have fled across the borders to Pakistan for decades. Also, we hear from the Taliban foreign minister who has called on western countries to develop closer diplomatic and economic ties with Afghanistan. Israel says it's captured a senior member of Hamas in Gaza - as Palestinian medics say two children and a w...
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