‘Emergency situation’: Influx of Afghans returning to their country from Iran ahead of deadline; 250,000 already returned in June

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran due to an order. The UN reports an emergency at border crossings. Many Afghans are crossing into Herat province. A large number of returnees are children. The UN is providing aid like water and sanitation. The UN urges countries not to force Afghans to return. Afghanistan struggles with poverty and unemployment.