According to Turkey’s Migration Management Directorate more than 29,700 Afghan nationals were arrested for illegal residence during the first nine months of 2026, making Afghans the largest group among those detained.
Meanwhile Agence France-Presse (AFP) has reported that France has begun technical talks with Taliban authorities to facilitate the direct return of Afghan nationals without legal residency The process could involve hundreds of Afghans.
Migrant rights advocates stress that any deportations must respect human rights and international obligations particularly the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits returning people to places where they face serious risks.
