UNHCR Afghanistan Border Monitoring Report January-April 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY ▪ In line with UNHCR’s protection monitoring objectives, UNHCR maintains a strong presence through border monitoring partners at official and unofficial crossing points connecting Afghanistan with Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The monitoring exercise is protection-focused and aims to assess the triggers, intentions, and motiv