Latest news in Afghanistan? September 18th, 2026

As of September 18, 2026, key developments regarding Afghanistan include:

• Refugee Returns and Deportations: The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported that over 439,000 Afghan migrants have been deported from Iran so far in 2026, part of a broader wave of hundreds of thousands returning from both Iran and Pakistan, placing severe pressure on local basic services, housing, and livelihoods.

  Amu TV

• Afghan Medical Students in Pakistan: Dozens of Afghan medical and dental students facing expulsion following a directive by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council are awaiting crucial court hearings, such as in Lahore, to determine if they can complete their education.

  Arab News

• International and Diplomatic Updates: United Nations officials have recently highlighted that accumulating risks to the country’s stability stem largely from the de facto authorities’ restrictive domestic policies, particularly regarding the exclusion and rights of women. Additionally, reports indicate that Turkey’s intelligence chief recently met with the Taliban governor in Kandahar for regional discussions.

  UN Media – the United Nations+ 1