🚨Afghan Returnees via Balochistan 🚨
🔹 In the past two weeks, 7,600 Afghans returned through key border points in Balochistan, including Chaman and Badini.
🔹 Fear of arrest (89%) remains the primary reason for return, highlighting protection concerns.
🔹 Majority of returnees are undocumented (91%), underscoring the need for tailored support.
🔹 Vulnerable groups, comprising 4% of return flow, require targeted assistance for safe reintegration.
🔹 Quetta (21%) and Peshawar (17%) are primary origin points, with destinations including Nangarhar (26%) and Kandahar (23%).
Balochistan plays a critical role in Afghan repatriation, demanding coordinated efforts to address migration challenges and ensure the well-being of returnees.
The collation of data by UNHCR and IOM, prompted by the Ministry of Interior's "Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan," signifies a proactive response to understand the dynamics surrounding Afghan nationals returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan. By focusing on the arrest, detention, and deportation of PoR holders, ACC holders, and undocumented individuals, as well as outflows at key border crossing points like Torkham and Chaman, a clearer picture of the protection environment and migration patterns emerges. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of data-driven approaches in shaping policies and interventions that uphold the rights and well-being of Afghan nationals during their repatriation journey. It also highlights the commitment of international agencies to support and advocate for the protection of vulnerable populations amidst evolving migration dynamics in the region.
Return Flow Patterns: Balochistan serves as a significant transit point for Afghan returnees, with border crossing points like Chaman, Badini, and Bahramcha witnessing movements. This indicates the province's role in facilitating repatriation from Pakistan to Afghanistan.
Demographic Composition: The majority of returnees through Balochistan are undocumented Afghans (91%), highlighting the prevalence of irregular migration patterns in the region. This demographic composition underscores the need for targeted support and assistance programs to address the specific needs of undocumented returnees.
Vulnerability Among Returnees: Approximately four percent of the return flow through Balochistan consists of vulnerable individuals, including chronically ill people, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities. This underscores the importance of prioritizing protection and assistance measures for vulnerable populations during the repatriation process.
Reasons for Return: The primary reason cited for return among Afghan nationals through Balochistan is the fear of arrest (89%). This highlights the precarious legal status and protection concerns faced by Afghan migrants in Pakistan, necessitating comprehensive measures to address their rights and ensure their safe return to Afghanistan.
Destination and Origin Points: Returnees through Balochistan are most likely to originate from Quetta (21%) and Peshawar (17%) in Pakistan, intending to go to Nangarhar (26%), Kandahar (23%), and Kabul (15%) in Afghanistan. Understanding these migration patterns is crucial for planning and implementing reintegration assistance programs tailored to the needs of returnees in their respective destination areas.
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SOURCE:UNHCR-IOM FLASH UPDATE #15 of 07 Feb 2024
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