Afghanistan, April 30 -- Over 500 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistan prisons this week, as arrests increase and concerns grow over detention conditions and treatment.

Taliban say 527 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistan prisons, as arrests rise and concerns grow over treatment of refugees and detainees.

Taliban authorities said 527 Afghan migrants have been released from prisons in Pakistan over the past week, highlighting ongoing detention and repatriation issues affecting Afghan nationals. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation confirmed the releases in a statement issued Thursday.

According to the ministry, the individuals returned to Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak and Torkham border crossings after being freed...