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| UNHCR: Nearly 7 Million Afghans Returned Since Late 2023 |
| 2026-10-14 |
| [ToloNews] Barham Salih, the United Nations ...a formerly good idea gone bad... High Commissioner for Refugees, said at a meeting of the organization's Executive Committee that nearly seven million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries since late 2023. According to him, many of these returnees were sent back under difficult circumstances and against their will. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees added: "Returnee communities face poverty, limited access to basic services, and particularly restrictions imposed on women and girls. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other partner organizations are supporting the reintegration of returnees. However, ars longa, vita brevis... the scale of these challenges requires much greater investment and support from the international community." Shahzad Aryan, a university professor, said: "Undoubtedly, the The Islamic Emirate has also emphasized the provision of necessary facilities and cooperation among relevant institutions to address the situation of returning However, ars longa, vita brevis... the growing needs of returnee families and the limited resources available to support them remain major challenges in managing the return process. Abdul Raziq Adel, a migrant rights activist, said: "The return of such a large number of The return of nearly seven million Afghans is not only a humanitarian concern but also presents significant challenges in housing, employment, healthcare, and education. The key question now is how to move beyond emergency assistance and create opportunities for stable living conditions, education, and sustainable livelihoods for returning families. |
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