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Deportations strain Afghanistan’s fragile economy

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:29 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:29 PM ]

Abdullah Amirzada
Press TV, Kabul

Taliban officials say nearly 2.8 million Afghan refugees returned or were deported from neighboring countries last year.

The influx has added pressure on communities and the economy at a time when Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis.

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