Border Monitoring, inflow 2023

Afghanistan, 2023

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AFG_2023_BMi_v01_M

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UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

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Data file: Crossings data

Anonymized Crossings data

Cases:	84348
Variables:	206

Variables

pseudo_id

border_monitoring_partner_name

1. Border Monitoring Partner Name

indicate_date_e_interview_dd__1

3. Indicate the date of the interview DD/MM/YY

does_interview_have_c

5. Does the interview have a contact number in Afghanistan?

copr_name

6. Returned/deported from

border_entry_point

7. Border entry point:

selection_interview

8. Selection for interview

documentation_sta_rior_reside_1

9. Documentation Status in Country of Prior Residence (CoPR)

interviewees_return_status

10. Interviewees return status

return_deportation_status

11. Return/deportation status

family_case_ers_male_female

11.1. If family case, total members (Male):

family_case_ers_male

11.2. If family case, total members (Female):

age_range

12. Age range:

what_your_gender

13. What is your gender?

place_birth_country

15. Place of Birth (country):

place_birth_province

Place of Birth (province):

what_your_education_level

16. What is your education level?

marital_status

17. Marital Status:

why_leaving_afghani_conflict_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Conflict, violence or public disorder

why_leaving_afghani_fear_per_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Fear of persecution

why_leaving_afghani_natural__1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Natural disasters

why_leaving_afghani_disputes_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Disputes on house/land/property

why_leaving_afghani_employme_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Employment/better life

why_leaving_afghani_family_v_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Family visit

why_leaving_afghani_join_fam_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Join family members/relatives

why_leaving_afghani_medical__1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Medical treatment and health services

why_leaving_afghani_por_card_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan For PoR card validation/registration exercise

why_leaving_afghani_business

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Business

why_leaving_afghani_education

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Education

why_leaving_afghani_attend_s_1

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan To attend social gathering (funeral, wedding)

why_leaving_afghani_oth_specify

18. Reason for leaving Afghanistan Other (specify)

paid_bribe_border_e_copr_much

Paid bribe to border police (in CoPR), how much?

paid_bribe_border_s_copr_much

Paid bribe to border officials (in CoPR), how much?

yes_di_get_information

20.1. If yes, how did you get the information?

did_face_problem_durin

21. Did you face problem during irregular travel?

yes_problems_ch_lack_water_food

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Lack of water and food

yes_problems_ch_illness_inju_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Illness/injury from harsh conditions with no access to basic health services

yes_problems_ch_robbed_thieves

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Robbed by thieves

yes_problems_ch_bribery_exto_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Bribery/extortion

yes_problems_ch_asked_smuggl_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges I was asked by the smugglers to carry drug

yes_problems_ch_smugglers_as_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Smugglers asked me to pay extra money for food and water

yes_problems_ch_smugglers_ke_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Smugglers kept me in custody for ransom

yes_problems_ch_sold_anoth_s_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges I was sold to another smuggler

yes_problems_ch_physical_vio_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Physical violence by smuggler

yes_problems_ch_physical_vio_2

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Physical violence by authorities (in CoPR)

yes_problems_ch_verbal_haras_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Verbal harassment by smuggler

yes_problems_ch_verbal_haras_2

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Verbal harassment by authorities in CoPR (during arrest and detention)

yes_problems_ch_experienced__1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Experienced sexual abuse/harassment by smugglers

yes_problems_ch_lack_adequat_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Lack of adequate accommodation

yes_problems_ch_problems

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Problems (e.g., lack of food, water, proper accommodation, overcrowded, forced labor, etc.) during arrest /in detention center

yes_problems_ch_injured_due__1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Injured due to firing by border authorities

yes_problems_ch_witnessed_de_1

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Witnessed death of traveling companions

yes_problems_ch_oth_specify

21.1. If yes, what problems/challenges Other (specify)

copr_name_001

22. Place of residence in CoPR (Province)

province_name_copr

22.1. CoPR Province Name

time_were_copr

23. How long were you in the CoPR?

first_time_when

24.1. If first time, when?

did_face_any_problems2

26. Did you face any problems during the COVID-19 outbreak in the CoPR (e.g., Iran, Pakistan)?

yes_lost_work_wages

26.1. If yes: Lost work/wages

yes_not_able_access_markets

26.1. If yes: Not able to access markets

yes_discr_stigmatization_loc_1

26.1. If yes: Discrimination/stigmatization by local communities

yes_lock_down_movement_restr_1

26.1. If yes: Lock down/movement restrictions

yes_lack_access_medical_serv_1

26.1. If yes: Lack of access to medical services

yes_pressure_authorities_lea_1

26.1. If yes: Pressure by authorities to leave for Afghanistan

yes_oth_specify

26.1. If yes: Other (specify)

did_receive_d_1vaccine_copr

27. Did you receive COVID-19 vaccine in CoPR?

did_receive_ou_were_your_copr

28. Did you receive any information about COVID-19 while you were in your CoPR?

when_entered_ation_about_cov_1

29. When you entered Afghanistan, did you receive information about COVID 19?

why_did_decide_retu_denied_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Denied access to health facilities

why_did_decide_retu_no_emp_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) No employment opportunities in CoPR

why_did_decide_retu_threat_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Threat of detention

why_did_decide_retu_threat_2

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Threat of forced quarantine

why_did_decide_retu_high_c_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) High cost of living/ high rent in CoPR

why_did_decide_retu_access_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) To access education

why_did_decide_retu_fear_c_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Fear of COVID-19

why_did_decide_retu_abuse__1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Abuse by police or state authorities

why_did_decide_retu_forced_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Was forced by authorities to return

why_did_decide_retu_fear_a_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Fear of arrest and/or deportation

why_did_decide_retu_discr__1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Discrimination by local community

why_did_decide_retu_reunit_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Reunite with family members in Afghanistan

why_did_decide_retu_start__1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Start of agricultural season in Afghanistan

why_did_decide_retu_obtain_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Obtain passport and/or visa to return to CoPR

why_did_decide_retu_family_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Family gatherings (marriage, funeral, etc.)

why_did_decide_retu_return_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Returning temporarily to assess the situation in Afghanistan (in my place of origin)

why_did_decide_retu_return_2

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Returning temporarily to settle property/land disputes in Afghanistan

why_did_decide_retu_return_3

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Returning temporarily to sell house/land/property

why_did_decide_retu_return_4

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Returning temporarily to buy house/land/property

why_did_decide_retu_oth_sp_1

30. Why did you decide to return to Afghanistan? (Spontaneous, VRF and Passport, Tazkira/token holder returnees) Other (specify)

did_face_any_problems3

31. Did you face any problems during return/deportation (in CoPR)?

yes_problems_charged_fee_cam_1

31.1. If yes, what problems? Charged fee at camp/detention center on the prior country of residence side of the border

yes_problems_limited_transpa_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Limited transportation services to reach the border

yes_problems_asked_bribe_pas_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Asked for bribe to pass police checkpoints

yes_problems_payment_covid_1_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Payment for covid-19 PCR testing

yes_problems_cumbersome_cust_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Cumbersome customs formalities

yes_problems_harassment_ill__2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Harassment/ill treatment by the police/immigration

yes_problems_extortion_polic_1

31.1. If yes, what problems? Extortion by police/local authorities in CoPR

yes_problems_physically_abused

31.1. If yes, what problems? Was physically abused

yes_problems_sexually_abused

31.1. If yes, what problems? Was sexually abused

yes_problems_overcrowded_sit_3

31.1. If yes, what problems? Overcrowded situation in bus stations

yes_problems_overcrowded_sit_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Overcrowded situation in the detention centers

yes_problems_little_respect__2

31.1. If yes, what problems? Little respect for COVID-19 protocol by other returnees/deportees

yes_problems_accident

31.1. If yes, what problems? Accident

yes_problems_high_transpatio_2

31.1. If yes, what problems? High transportation/travel cost

yes_problems_oth_specify

31.1. If yes, what problems? Other (specify)

did_face_problem_upon

32. Did you face problem upon return/deportation in Afghanistan?

yes_problems_long_queue_regi_1

32.1. If yes, what problems? Long queue for registration

yes_problems_overcrowded_sit_4

32.1. If yes, what problems? Overcrowded situation in the reception centers

have_been_sc_try_into_afghan_1

33. Have you been screened by the de facto authorities upon entry into Afghanistan?

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__1

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Irregular entry to CoPR

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__2

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Lack of documentation

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__3

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Expiration of passport and visa

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__4

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Traveling/Working in the “No Go Area”

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__5

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Could not present documentation at the time of arrest

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__6

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Lack of work permit

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__7

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Expired work permit

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__8

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Trying to exit CoPR/move onward without proper documentation

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__9

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Deported after release from prison/custody based on court order

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__10

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Landlord/employer reported to the police

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__11

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Dispute with a citizen of CoPR

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__12

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Dispute with my employer who was not paying my salary

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__13

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Don’t know

what_rea_ion_deportees_only__14

34. What was the reason of your deportation? (deportees only) Other (specify)

have_been_deport_lowing_court_1

35. Have you been deported following a court order?

have_left_any_property_copr

36. Have you left any property in CoPR?

do_fear_would_face

37. Do you fear you would face persecution upon return/deportation to Afghanistan?

yes_did_inform_aut

37.1. If yes, did you inform authorities in CoPR of your fears?

yes_were_y_apply_asylum

37.2. If yes, were you given an opportunity to apply for asylum?

did_pay_any_government_tax

38. Did you pay any government tax/fine for return/deportation?

yes_mu_id_pay_pakistan

38.1. If yes, how much did you pay?

your_intention_now

39. What is your intention now?

want_return_to

39.3. If you want to return to CoPR, what is the reason?

qprovince

40. What is your province of origin in Afghanistan?

district_origin

41. What is your district of origin? List of districts

qprovince_001

42. What is your intended province of return?

district_return

43. What is your intended district of return?

is_place_origin_diffrent_th

44. Dose place of origin different than place of return?

place_return_provin_perceive_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Perceived insecurity

place_return_provin_fear_per_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Fear of persecution

place_return_provin_fear_har_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Fear of harassment

place_return_provin_fear_kid_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Fear of kidnapping

place_return_provin_fear_arrest

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Fear of arrest

place_return_provin_fear_cov_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Fear of COVID 19

place_return_provin_personal_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Personal dispute

place_return_provin_lack_hou_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Lack of housing/shelter

place_return_provin_lack_land

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Lack of land

place_return_provin_lack_inc_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Lack of income opportunities

place_return_provin_re_unite_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? To re-unite with family/relatives

place_return_provin_lack_bas_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Lack of basic services

place_return_provin_lack_school

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Lack of school

place_return_provin_don_t_kn_1

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Don't know/won't say

place_return_provin_oth_specify

45. If place of return (province) is different, why? Other (Specify)

now_that_are_back_a

46. Now that you are back in Afghanistan, what type of accommodation do you intend to live?

do_have_tazkira

47. Do you have a Tazkira?

do_have_valid_passport

48. Do you have a valid passport?

does_interviewee_need

49. Does the interviewee need to be referred?

indicate_issue_area_referral

49.1. Indicate issue area for referral?

did_interviewe

50. To be filled by the partner staff - Did you observe problems during the border entry process (CoPR side of the border)?

yes_problems_discr_border__2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Discrimination by border authorities

yes_problems_harassment_bo_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Harassment by border authorities

yes_problems_intimidation__2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Intimidation by border authorities

yes_problems_border_author_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Border authorities did not allow specific groups to cross the border

yes_problems_travelers_wer_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Travelers were asked to pay bribe in order to cross the border

yes_problems_sexual_harass_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Sexual harassment

yes_problems_physical_viol_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Physical violence

yes_problems_requirement_c_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Requirement of a COVID-19 negative PCR test

yes_problems_denied_exit_e_2

50.1. If yes, what problems? Denied exit/entry by immigration officers

to_be_filled_partne

51. To be filled by the partner staff - Did you observe problems during the border entry process (Afghanistan side of the border)?

what_are_thr_where_access_hu_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Where to access humanitarian assistance

what_are_thr_receive_food_sa_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive food, safe drinking water, water, cooking fuel, soap and safe latrines

what_are_thr_make_complaint__2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to make a complaint and give feedback about humanitarian assistance, organizations and staff members

what_are_thr_eligible_receiv_2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Who is eligible to receive cash assistance

what_are_thr_receive_womens_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive women’s and girls’ hygiene items

what_are_thr_receive_healthc_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive healthcare services

what_are_thr_children_can_at_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How children can attend schools

what_are_thr_obtain_civil_do_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to obtain civil documentation (birth certificate, Tazkira, etc.)

what_are_thr_where_receive_c_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Where to receive COVID vaccines, treatment, and prevention information

what_are_thr_safety_security_2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Safety and security for families and households

what_are_thr_receive_support_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive support for agriculture/farming

what_are_thr_receive_housing_1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive housing or materials to build a shelter

what_are_thr_receive_mental__2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options How to receive mental health services

what_are_thr_information_abo_2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Information about nutrition and treatment for malnourished children

what_are_thr_information_on__1

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Information on protection services for children (where to report, safe spaces, etc.) and women

what_are_thr_information_on__2

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options information on services and equipment for people with disabilities

what_are_thr_oth__specify

52. What are the three main topics you would like to learn more about? Select 3 options Other, please specify:

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_1

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People displaced from their homes

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_2

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Men (18 to 64 years)

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_3

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Minorities

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_4

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People returning to their homes

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_5

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Women (18 to 64 years)

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_6

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People with a mental/intellectual disability

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_7

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Girls below 18

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_8

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Elders (65+ years)

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_9

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People with a physical disability

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_10

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Boys below 18

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_11

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People who have a permanent illness

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_12

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People who stay home to take care of a relative with a disability

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_13

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Pregnant women

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_14

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options Refugees

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_15

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options People who cannot read

which_three_grou_ty_select_o_16

53. Which three groups have the most difficulty getting information on humanitarian assistance in your community? Select 3 options I don’t know

are_aware_any_compl

54. Are you aware of any complaint or feedback mechanisms related to humanitarian assistance?

yes_mechanisms_awaaz

54.1. If yes, what mechanisms AWAAZ

yes_mechanisms_contacting_ag_1

54.1. If yes, what mechanisms Contacting agencies through the hotline numbers, email

yes_mechanisms_complaint_box

54.1. If yes, what mechanisms Complaint box

yes_mechanisms_oth_specify

54.1. If yes, what mechanisms Other (specify)

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