Nearly 150,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan, Iran in 2026: UN

In early 2026, nearly 150,000 Afghan nationals have returned from Pakistan and Iran, according to United Nations reports. This significant repatriation is part of a larger movement involving millions of Afghans returning to Afghanistan, which is placing considerable strain on the country's infrastructure and resources. The returns are driven by various factors including political, economic, and security dynamics in the region. The influx challenges Afghanistan's capacity to provide adequate support and services to returnees, potentially impacting regional stability and humanitarian conditions.