Japan pledges $19.5m in aid to Afghanistan
Japan’s Ambassador to Kabul has announced that his country has approved $19.5 million in assistance for Afghanistan, to be allocated to refugee support and other humanitarian programmes.
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Pakistan must stop arrests, harassment of Afghan refugees: Fitrat
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has stated that problems faced by Afghan refugees in Pakistan are worsening and urged the neighbouring country to stop arresting and harassing them.
Shaheen urges increased UNHCR support for refugees
The Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to Qatar, Mohammad Sohail Shaheen, met with the Deputy High Commissioner of the UNHCR, Vinisha Matar, and urged the organization to increase its assistance to Afghan refugees. According to…
US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Afghanistan
The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Fox News reports.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir pledges full efforts to resolve returnee’s issues
The Minister of Refugees and Repatriation has said that Afghans were forced into exile to protect their religion and the independence of their country. He described every returning Afghan as valuable and emphasized that efforts are being made to address the issues of returnees to the fullest extent.
MoRR signs over $849,000 agreement with NGO
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) has signed a cooperation agreement worth more than $849,000 with an institute to support returnee families and host communities.
Land distribution begins for returnees in Maidan Wardak
The process of land distribution to returning families has been launched in the capital of central Maidan Wardak province, officials announced on Sunday.
Germany’s CSU seeks deportation of Syrian, Afghan refugees
Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) has called for the rapid return of Syrian and Afghan asylum seekers and tougher measures against refugees, media reports said on Saturday.
UN spends $2.5b addressing Afghan refugees’ problems: Ratwatte
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) deputy director Andrika Ratwatte says UN agencies spent 2.5 billion US dollars this year on addressing the problems of Afghan refugees.
Over 2,200 Afghans returned from Iran, Pakistan on Tuesday
More than 2,200 Afghan refugees have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Sunday.
Over 2,500 Afghans returned from Iran, Pakistan on Saturday
More than 2,500 Afghan refugees have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Sunday.
1,300 returnees in Logar receive cash assistance
Around 1,300 returnees have received cash assistance in central Logar province, an official said on Saturday.
Over 2,300 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan, Iran
Pakistan and Iran continue to forcibly expel Afghan refugees, with 2,370 individuals returning to Afghanistan yesterday.
Kandahar starts giving plots to returnees after Pajhwok report
Authorities in southern Kandahar province have started allotting plots of land to returning refugee families under residential schemes after Pajhwok published a report about shelter problems of the returnees.
Above 3,400 Afghan refugees return yesterday
Pakistan and Iran continue to forcibly expel Afghan refugees as another more than 3,400 refugees returned to the country from yesterday.
Over 3,600 Afghans repatriated from Iran, Pakistan
More than 3,600 Afghan refugees have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Wednesday.
Over 2,000 Afghans return from Iran, Pakistan in single day
More than 2,000 Afghan refugees have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Tuesday.
6.8m refugees return home, 1.3m displaced internally: Minister
Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Mawlawi Abdul Kabir says as many as 6.8 million Afghan refugees have returned to the country over the past four years, while 1.3 million people internally displaced due to natural disasters.
Over 3,900 Afghan refugees return from Iran, Pakistan
More than 3,900 Afghan migrants have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Monday.
Over 5,400 Afghans return from Iran, Pakistan
More than 5,400 Afghan migrants have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Sunday.
Nearly 6,000 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pakistan on Thursday
Nearly 6,000 Afghan refugees were deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Friday. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), shared the High Commission for Addressing…
Over 4,500 Afghans return from Iran, Pakistan in single day
More than 4,500 Afghan refugees have been deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Thursday.
Over 3,000 Afghans expelled from Iran, Pakistan return home
More than 3,000 Afghan refugees have been expelled from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan in a single day, an official said on Monday.
Over 5,500 Afghans return from Iran, Pakistan in single day
More than 5,500 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, an official said on Monday.