An additional one million Afghans have been forcibly returned to Afghanistan this year from Pakistan and Iran, adding to an already dire situation. These deportations bring the total number of Afghans compelled to restart their lives under Taliban rule to approximately six million. The BBC has spoken to some of those impacted by these returns, highlighting the challenges they face. The mass movement of people is occurring as Afghanistan grapples with economic hardship and political instability under the Taliban. The returnees face an uncertain future, lacking resources and facing potential persecution. This influx further strains already limited resources within Afghanistan and exacerbates existing humanitarian concerns. The situation raises questions about the international response and the protection of Afghan refugees.