Iran, Pakistan Accelerate Mass Afghan Deportations — Up To 50,000 A Day At Border Crossings

Global Voices opinion essay documents accelerating mass deportations of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, with reports of single-day peaks up to 50,000 and harsh conditions at crossings like Islam Qala and Torkham. It cites mounting humanitarian harms, legal concerns over non-refoulement, and policy retrenchment in the U.S. and Europe. The piece urges halting returns and expanding protection and resettlement as Afghanistan faces drought, food insecurity, and economic collapse.