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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
• During this reporting period, inflow movements (63,445) were 45 percent larger than outflow movements (43,706). Compared to last week, this week’s inflow movements decreased by seven percent. The reason behind this decrease is the closure of the Torkham border crossing point in Nangarhar province due to security issues since 21st of February.
• Islam Qala in Herat province bordering the Islamic Republic of Iran was the most active border point among main border points, accounting for 40 per cent of total cross-border movements. On the other hand, Bahramcha in Helmand province bordering Pakistan was the most active border point among the other border crossing points, accounting for seven per cent of the total cross-border movements.
• During this reporting period, a total of 20,222 males entered Afghanistan from Pakistan, accounting for 84 per cent of the total inflows at that border, while female individuals accounted for 16 per cent, or 3,807 individuals.
• During this reporting period a third 37% of inflow movements from the Islamic Republic of Iran (14,641 individuals) were identified as undocumented returnees, of which 21 per cent (3,080 individuals) were assisted by IOM.
• The documentation status of outflows to Pakistan varies depending on the type of crossing point. Those leaving from main crossing points typically have valid passports (99%) and visas (99%). In contrast, those departing from other crossing points often possess a Tazkira (Afghan ID) (76%), with 23% reporting no documentation at all.