DTM Afghanistan: Weekly Flow Monitoring Snapshot (09 - 15 March 2025, Data updated as of 21:00 on 15 March 2025) [EN/Dari/PS]

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

• During the reporting period, inflow movements (71,823) were 72 per cent larger than outflow movements (41,631). Compared to last week, this week’s inflow movements increased by 13 per cent.

• Increases in inflow movements this week are mainly attributable to the border with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This increase is particularly notable at Milak, one of the main border crossing points, where inflow movements increased by 86 per cent compared to last week. The main reason for inflows at Milak this week was deportation, accounting for 70 per cent of movements.

• The Torkham border crossing point in Nangarhar province bordering Pakistan has been closed due to security issues since 21st of February.

• Since the beginning of 2024, the Torkham border crossing point has been the most active border point with Pakistan, accounting for an average of 59 per cent of all cross-border movements between the two countries during 2024 and the first two months of 2025. However, following its closure on 21st February, there has been a significant increase in cross-border movements at Spin Boldak, one of the main border points in Kandahar province, as well as Bahramcha, one of the other border points in Helmand province.

• The ratio of inflows to outflows was highest at the Ghulam Khan border point. This is the first time in 2025 that the difference between inflows and outflows at this border has exceeded 100%, with inflows being over 132% larger than outflows. The primary reason for this significant difference is likely due to the closure of the Torkham border point.