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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Munir Ahmed

More than 400,000 Afghans have returned home from Pakistan following crackdown on migrants

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More than 400,000 Afghans returned to their home country following the ongoing crackdown on illegal foreigners in the country, Pakistani authorities said Monday.

Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesperson of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, confirmed the number and told The Associated Press that the majority have been using the border crossings of Torkham and Spin Boldak to return home.

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