INTERNATIONAL — April 11, 2026
US Deported at Least 104 Afghans to Afghanistan Since October 2022, Data Shows
Federal data analyzed by the Deportation Data Project indicates the US deported at least 104 Afghans directly to Afghanistan since October 2022 out of 1,156 total deportees, most of whom went to third countries. Most deportees had no criminal records, prompting concerns over safety and due process.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
Federal data analyzed by the Deportation Data Project shows that the United States has deported at least 104 Afghan nationals directly to Afghanistan since October 2022. This figure is part of a total of 1,156 Afghan deportees from the US between October 2022 and March 2026, with most sent to third countries.
Among the 104 Afghans returned directly to Afghanistan, 87 had no criminal record, 14 had convictions and 3 had unresolved cases. Overall, 97% of the 1,156 Afghan deportees were classified as immigration violators with no convictions or pending charges.
The annual breakdown of Afghan deportations from the US includes 240 in 2023, 478 in 2024 and 402 in 2025. Over 80% of Afghan deportees were sent to third countries, particularly Canada.
The deportations, often without full due process, have raised concerns about safety under Taliban rule and humanitarian risks for those returned to Afghanistan.
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Single source reports analysis of federal removal data compiled by Deportation Data Project, with concrete, checkable details including specific numbers, dates, and breakdowns.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "raising concerns over the safety of returnees under Taliban rule" – introduces emotional framing; "deportation policies increasingly collide with humanitarian obligations" – advocacy phrasing implying moral conflict; "exposing many Afghans to continued instability, legal insecurity" – opinionated description of consequences.
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