Afghanistan, Feb. 5 -- More than 150 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistani prisons, highlighting detentions and renewed concerns over migrant treatment across border regions.

The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that 153 Afghan migrants have been released from prisons in Pakistan and returned home this week.

The ministry said the individuals had been detained for periods ranging from two days to two months before being released and repatriated through Spin Boldak crossing.

The freed migrants reportedly returned to Afghanistan via the southern border crossing, while reports indicate Pakistani police have recently intensified arrests of Afghan migrants.

Sources have also claimed that some detained migrants ...