Afghan refugees' mass return from Pakistan can worsen humanitarian crisis, warns UNHCR

mass return of hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees from Pakistan is poised to worsen Afghanistan's alrey dire humanitarian crisis, as reported by United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), according to Khaama Press. It was posted on X by UN Refugee Agency that many of those being deported from Pakistan lack employment opportunities and equate shelter.

organisation ded that this influx of returnees, just ahe of harsh winter season, presents a grim outlook for Afghan population, placing furr strain on limited resources and aid efforts. UNHCR was quoted by Khaama Press as saying, "Returns of hundreds of thousands of Afghans from Pakistan, most without jobs or homes and just before winter, set to deepen Afghanistan's alrey-severe humanitarian crisis." It was ded, “ mass arrivals couldn't have happened at a worse time.”

Afghanistan refugee crisis

sudden surge in returnees from Pakistan, a country that has hosted Afghan refugees for deces, comes at a time when Afghanistan is grappling with severe challenges, reported Khaama Press. country faces a fragile economy, political instability, and a healthcare system overwhelmed by several challenges.

Urgent efforts are needed to dress immediate needs of se vulnerable populations and to prevent furr deterioration of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Earlier in October, an order was issued by Pakistan requiring all individuals residing in country illegally to depart voluntarily or face a crackdown starting on November 1. This directive h a significant impact, leing to return of more than 3,00,000 Afghan refugees from Pakistan.

sudden exodus of se refugees has raised concerns about ir well-being and humanitarian challenges y may face upon ir return to Afghanistan. mass return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, occurring just before winter and amid Afghanistan's existing humanitarian crisis, is a deeply troubling development. Immediate action is required to provide essential aid and shelter to se returnees, as well as to bolster international efforts to stabilise Afghanistan and alleviate suffering of its people, as reported by Khaama Press.