A wave of Afghans are attempting to flee the Taliban’s resurgence amid economic ruin and instability, while over a million displaced individuals—many forcibly deported from nearby nations—are now returning to a country grappling with deep uncertainty. The crisis has left young people particularly vulnerable as they confront an uncertain future. A new report examines the desperate conditions driving migration and the challenges of reintegration for those coming back.
The Taliban's return in Afghanistan has brought economic collapse and deep uncertainty, especially for young people. Afghans are still trying to flee in search of safety. At the same time, more than a million who had escaped are now returning, many of them deported from neighboring countries. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.