Afghan returnees reweave lives on Int'l Migrants Day
Summary
Thousands of Afghan returnees face hardships as they rebuild lives amid fragile security and dwindling aid on International Migrants Day.
Key Points
- Thousands of Afghan refugees are returning from Pakistan, Iran, and other countries amid ongoing border tensions and halted trade.
- The Afghan government provides returnees with shelter, food, medical aid, and financial support despite reduced aid from international organizations.
- Forced returns, drought, and reduced food assistance have created a hunger emergency affecting nearly 17 million people in Afghanistan.
- Returnees struggle with finding education and employment opportunities while navigating costs of travel and limited resources.
