Markets in Afghanistan experienced limited week-on-week volatility in the third week of September, though underlying price pressures persisted. These pressures are attributed to increasing fuel prices and higher import costs, which in turn elevate transportation and supply-chain expenses. Meanwhile, UNHCR and IOM have been collecting data on the arrest, detention, and deportation of Afghan nationals in Pakistan following a repatriation plan enacted in September 2023.

Humanitarian organizations face challenges related to increased operational costs due to rising fuel and import prices. The ongoing repatriation efforts from Pakistan are a significant concern for the protection of Afghan nationals.

The upward pressure on market prices for essential goods like rice and wheat flour directly impacts the purchasing power and food security of the population. The repatriation plan in Pakistan has led to the arrest, detention, and deportation of Afghan nationals, affecting a population that includes over 860,000 refugees.

The specific impact of the repatriation plan on vulnerable groups, such as women and children, is not detailed in the provided reports.