Afghanistan & Syria
25 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan was a primary destination for refugee returns in 2025, with 2.9 million Afghans returning, often under pressure due to stricter policies in neighboring countries, despite ongoing insecurity and damaged infrastructure.
Syria: Syria saw a substantial number of returns in 2025, with 1.3 million people going back following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, but returnees faced serious challenges including insecurity and weak economic conditions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan was involved in border clashes with Pakistan, contributing to the increase in inter-state conflicts in 2025.
Syria: Syria was a target of Israeli military operations, contributing to the increase in state conflicts in 2025.
Jun 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a country from which migrants have fled due to conflict and poverty, and its nationals are subject to discussions regarding deportation and readmission with the Taliban.
Syria: Syria is listed as a country to which rejected asylum seekers are slated to be sent, and its civil war was a major driver of the 2015 refugee crisis.
Jun 01, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Afghanistan: Citizens of Afghanistan>>> are among the migrants expected to be deported from the United States>>> to the Central African Republic>>> under the new agreement.
Syria: Citizens of Syria>>> are among the migrants expected to be deported from the United States>>> to the Central African Republic>>> under the new agreement.
Apr 20, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Afghanistan: Potential escalation in conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan could further limit airspace, exacerbating flight disruptions.
Syria: Syria closed part of its airspace, contributing to the regional flight disruptions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
International
Afghanistan: Recent war zone with ramped-up demining efforts.
Syria: Recent war zone with ramped-up demining efforts.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Landlocked Afghanistan relies on Iran — Chabahar Port port for trade, which has been damaged.
Syria: Syria was reportedly targeted by Iran for the first time, but no damage was confirmed. It seeks to avoid being drawn into the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
Domestic
Afghanistan: Afghanistan>>> is one of the 39 countries whose nationals were affected by the immigration policies, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz>>> is an Afghan national.
Syria: Syria>>> is one of the 39 countries whose nationals were affected by the immigration policies.
Jun 05, 2026 · 44 articles
Domestic
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a source country for refugees, but admissions have declined.
Syria: Syria is one of the countries that has historically contributed refugees to the U.S., but admissions have fallen.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Allegations against Australian troops relate to unlawful killings of Afghan noncombatants.
Syria: Syria pressured Lebanon to scrap a previous agreement with Israel in 1984.
Apr 08, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 'do not travel' list due to a volatile security situation and heightened risk of detention for British nationals.
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains the world's weakest passport at No. 106, offering visa-free access to just 24 destinations.
Oct 14, 2025 · 9 articles
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