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6 Jan 2024 - 17:25

UNHCR and IDB Ink 3 agreements on Afghanistan

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have inked three agreements aimed at bolstering access to education, health-care services, and livelihood opportunities in Afghanistan.

24 Nov 2023 - 12:32

The United Nations once again asked Pakistan not to deport Afghan refugees in the winter season

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Pakistan; He has once again asked the interim government of this country to stop the process of forced deportation of Afghan immigrants in the winter season.

28 Oct 2023 - 13:05

UN Calls Pakistan to Stop Mass Deportation of Afghans

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) called on Pakistan to suspend forcible returns of Afghan migrants before it is too late.

14 Oct 2023 - 14:16

UN: $14.4 million to support earthquake survivors in Herat

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched $14.4 million to scale up its assistance for those affected by the tragic recent earthquakes in Herat.

13 Oct 2023 - 11:49

Human Rights Watch: Pakistan should cancel the deportation of Afghan refugees

Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a statement on Thursday urging the United Nations and international donors to pressure Pakistan to support Afghan refugees and end their mistreatment.

8 Oct 2023 - 22:57

UNHCR and IOM Label Deportation of Afghan Refugees As Human Rights Violation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have jointly declared the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan as a violation of human rights.

8 Oct 2023 - 14:41

Shakib, UNHCR official discuss plight of Afghan refugees

The chargés d’affaires of Afghanistan’s embassy in Islamabad, Sardar Ahmad Shakib met with Philippa Candler, the new head of UNHCR Pakistan, to urgently exchange views on the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.

5 Oct 2023 - 21:11

11,000 Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan: UNHCR

According to a report released by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a total of 10,971 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from the beginning of this year.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:37

During the last two years, 600,000 Afghans have entered Pakistan

Pakistani media reported that after the establishment of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan, 600,000 Afghan refugees have entered the country, bringing the total number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan to 3.7 million.

19 Sep 2023 - 21:42

Governor Of Herat Seeks For UN Support

Governor of Herat, has held a meeting with representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan and Central Asia.

30 Jul 2023 - 19:14

Professional Training Provided by businesswoman for women

A businesswoman in Kabul is providing work and professional training for women.

20 Jun 2023 - 23:48

Governor of Balkh met with the Head of the UNHCR’s Representative to Afghanistan

The Governor of Balkh province met with the Head of the UNHCR’s Representative to Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegations.

14 Jun 2023 - 13:41

Among the 110 million displaced people in the world, 5.7 million are Afghan citizens

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced that 5.7 million of the 110 million displaced people around the world are Afghan citizens.

29 May 2023 - 10:54

1.3 Million Afghan Refugees Return to Afghanistan

The acting Minister for Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR)said, over the past 20 months, 1.3 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan from various countries.

20 May 2023 - 11:28

Displacement of one and a half million people in Sudan

More than a million people have been displaced by fighting in Sudan so far, including a quarter of a million refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesperson says.

9 May 2023 - 12:54

Hundreds of Afghan immigrants living in Pakistan returned to Afghanistan

Hundreds of Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan this month. The Ministry of Migration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said.

3 May 2023 - 09:27

Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan

343 Afghan migrants returned to the country from Pakistan through the Spin Boldak crossing and were referred to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) announced.

13 Apr 2023 - 10:52

Atmar: Asks for revival of intra-Afghan negotiations

Mohammad Hanif Atmar has called for the revival of intra-Afghan negotiations in Afghanistan.

5 Mar 2023 - 14:24

137 Afghan Detainees Released From Karachi Prison

137 Afghan nationals have been released and will be extradited to Afghanistan in the coming days. Afghanistan’s Consulate General in Karachi said.

27 Feb 2023 - 20:34

UNHCR to Build 8 Schools, 3 Health Centers

The head of UNHCR in a meeting with the Deputy Governor of Kandahar, said that the organization will build 8 schools and 3 health centers in the province.