The Red Cross warns that an additional one million Afghans could be deported from Iran by year-end, adding to the 1.2 million already returned this year. This surge, partly due to recent Iran-Israel strikes, is straining Afghanistan's already dire humanitarian aid system, with many returnees homeless and psychologically scarred.
A million more Afghans could be sent back from Iran, Red Cross warns
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Red Cross warns that an additional one million Afghans could be deported from Iran by year-end, adding to the 1.2 million already returned this year. This surge, partly due to recent Iran-Israel strikes, is straining Afghanistan's already dire humanitarian aid system, with many returnees homeless and psychologically scarred.
Trending- 1 Start of this year: Over 1.2 million people returned to Afghanistan from Iran.
- 2 Last month: Iran and Israel launched strikes on each other, surging returns.
- 3 July 4: Over 50,000 people crossed from Iran.
- 4 Tuesday: Red Cross warns of another 1 million returns by year-end.
- Heavy strain on Afghanistan's aid system
- Increased humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
- Many returnees are homeless
- Psychological scars for returnees
- Family separations
- IFRC appeal for funds is only 10% funded
What: The Red Cross (IFRC) is bracing for an additional one million Afghans to be sent back from Iran, following over 1.2 million already returned this year. This mass deportation is straining Afghanistan's humanitarian aid system.
When: Tuesday (Red Cross warning), since the start of this year (1.2 million returns), last month (Iran-Israel strikes), by the end of this year (anticipated additional returns), July 4 (over 50,000 crossings).
Where: Geneva (press briefing), Iran (deporting country), Afghanistan (receiving country), Islam Qala border in Herat province (border crossing).
Why: Mass deportations from Iran, surging since Iran and Israel launched strikes on each other last month. Many returnees did not have a say in their return.
How: Iran is deporting Afghans, often putting them on buses to the border. The IFRC is appealing for funds to help, but funding is low.