Uncertain Futures and Restricted Movement: Afghan Refugees in Tajikistan

Uncertain Futures and Restricted Movement: Afghan Refugees in Tajikistan

By Kristie MooreAfter the return of Taliban government to Afghanistan in 2021, former government employees and Afghan civilians fled the country, seeking safety in countries like Iran, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. Like in Iran and Pakistan, where governments have initiated mass deportations of Afghan refugees, the government of Tajikistan is making a similar move against Afghan refugees. Located in Central Asia and sharing a major Southern border w…