Afghanistan is experiencing the largest refugee return in its history, with the International Organization for Migration warning of a severe crisis. Nearly 1.5 million Afghans have been forced back in 2025 alone, part of a projected 4 million returning from Pakistan and Iran between 2023–2025. Half are women and girls, facing risks such as poverty, child marriage, and abuse. The UN urges global support, while the Taliban government denies a crisis, claiming to protect women’s rights and prevent forced marriages.