Six Million and Counting: The Unseen Cost of Forcing Afghans Back Home The numbers are staggering: six million people have been forced to return from Pakistan and Iran since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021.
This exodus is not just a matter of geography; it's a human story of displacement, loss, and resilience. At the Torkham crossing, known as "Zero Point," the reality hits home.
Elderly Afghans hobble on crutches, their eyes wide with a mix of sadness and hope. Children clutch chickens, their meager belongings, as they face an uncertain future in a country many have never seen before.