UN Launches $529 Million Plan to Support Returning Afghans in 2026
Summary
The United Nations has launched a $529 million plan to support an estimated 2.7 million Afghan returnees expected in 2026 from Iran and Pakistan.
Key Points
- The UN has launched the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees requiring $529 million in funding.
- The plan targets about 2.7 million Afghans expected to return from Iran and Pakistan throughout 2026.
- Since September 2023, nearly 5.9 million Afghans have already returned to the country.
- Donors are urged by the UN and partners to fund the plan to prevent humanitarian deterioration and support recovery.
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