Repatriation continues: 682 migrant families return to Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Commission for Addressing the Problems of Migrants reports a significant influx of returning migrants, with 682 families and 305 individuals entering the country through four border crossings. This repatriation effort aims to reintegrate Afghans returning from abroad.

The commission detailed that a total of 3,574 family members and 305 individual travelers crossed into Afghanistan. Upon arrival, 601 returning families received essential cash assistance, while 459 families were provided with relocation support to various provinces across the country. The government has allocated substantial funds to cover the transportation expenses of these returnees.

Border crossings, particularly Torkham in Nangarhar province, saw the largest numbers, with 631 families (3,338 people) entering and being registered. These families were subsequently transported to Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Kabul provinces, with over 1.7 million Afghanis designated for their travel costs. At Torkham, 557 families received approximately 4.45 million Afghanis in cash aid, and essential health and telecommunications services were available at the Omari Camp.

Similar operations occurred at other crossings. At Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, 18 families (110 people) returned, with 12 families transported to Kabul and Paktika at a cost of 216,000 Afghanis. These returnees also received cash assistance and access to services. In Nimroz province, the Pul-i-Abrisham crossing saw 19 families (82 people) and 305 individuals return, with seven families receiving cash aid and 177 people benefiting from health services. At Islam Qala in Herat province, 14 families (44 people) returned and received cash assistance. The Transport and Relocation Committee in Kabul also facilitated the transfer of 104 families (538 people) to different provinces, covering their transportation costs with 337,520 Afghanis. SIM cards were distributed to all returning migrants.