UNHCR Afghanistan Situation Regional Update May 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. During May, Afghan returns from Pakistan and Iran to Afghanistan continued to strain border reception and assistance capacity, particularly at key crossing points such as Torkham. Cross-border tensions with Pakistan persisted throughout the month, disrupting movement in some eastern border districts. In Herat, de facto authorities announced stricter enforcemen