Return Of Millions Of Afghans Fuels Terror Potential

A significant increase in the number of migrants being forcefully returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran is causing alarm among diplomatic and security officials. With approximately 2.6 million Afghans having returned since January, concerns are growing that this influx could potentially fuel Islamic State militancy in the region. The sheer volume of returnees, including a large number of women and children, is putting immense strain on Afghanistan’s already fragile socio-economic infrastructure.