The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has highlighted a growing humanitarian emergency at the Islam Qala border crossing, where tens of thousands of Afghan returnees are arriving daily. Roza Otunbayeva, UNAMA's chief, called for immediate international assistance to address the crisis. The rapid influx of returnees from Iran is placing increased pressure on already fragile support systems. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged host countries to reconsider forced deportations of Afghan migrants, emphasizing the difficult conditions inside Afghanistan, including restrictions on education. Concurrently, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has issued a warning about an escalating drought affecting 19 provinces in Afghanistan, severely impacting rural communities, particularly in the northern regions. This drought crisis compounds the challenges faced by the population amid the ongoing migration and humanitarian needs.