Human rights groups are sounding the alarm as tens of thousands of Afghan refugees are being deported back to their homeland—where a severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding. The U.N. reports a staggering 71,000 deportations in just the first half of June, raising concerns about the timing and ethics of forcing returns to a country still grappling with instability, economic collapse, and Taliban rule.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people being sent back to a country that can barely support them. Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most fragile states, with widespread hunger, limited healthcare, and repression under Taliban governance. Forcing refugees to return now could worsen suffering and destabilize the region further. It’s a harsh policy with life-or-death consequences.