INTERNATIONAL — June 18, 2026
Nearly 500 Afghan Migrants Freed from Pakistani Prisons and Returned Home
Four hundred seventy five entered through Torkham and the rest via Spin Boldak before receiving assistance to reach their home areas. The ministry also sought ongoing support from international organizations for migrant returns.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read
The Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Returnees Affairs announced that 485 Afghan migrants detained in various Pakistani prisons over residency document issues were released this week.
The returnees include families and individuals. Four hundred seventy five of them entered Afghanistan through Torkham and the rest through Spin Boldak. Upon arrival they received assistance and were sent to their home areas.
The ministry requested continued cooperation from international organizations in supporting Afghan migrants and facilitating returns.
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Single source provides direct, on-record attribution to the Ministry of Refugees and Returnees Affairs with concrete, checkable details including specific numbers (485 total, 475 via Torkham), entry points, and context of arrests for residency issues.
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Nearly 500 Afghan detainees have been released from prisons in Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan, the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said.
KABUL, June 18 (Xinhua) -- A total of 485 Afghan nationals who had been held in Pakistan prisons and released recently returned to their homeland on Wednesday, reported the official Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) on Thursday.
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