Afghanistan: Non-governmental organizations have expressed concern in a report about the bad situation of immigrants deported from Pakistan and said that the returnees need more help.
The International Rescue Committee, Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief Worldwide, CARE, Intersos, and other organizations said that 500,000 people who have returned to their country are in dire need of food, shelter, and work opportunities in the winter.
These organizations have asked the international community to increase support for families returning to Afghanistan.
“Since the economic situation of Afghanistan is unfortunately dire and a large number of Afghan immigrants enter the country in the winter season, the aid of the international community must be focused on the people of Afghanistan,” said Abdul Zahur Mudabir, an economist.
Meanwhile, some immigrants who have returned to the country said that they are in a bad situation and that the interim government should pay more attention.
“They have helped us in Torkham with 10,000 Afghanis, and my family is huge, and the money will not even cover my expenses for a week,” said Mohammad Nayeem, a refugee.
“We request that the Islamic Emirate provides job opportunities for Afghan youth so that they do not travel to other countries because it is very controversial,” said Dawood, a refugee.
The Ministry of Economy pledged to provide the necessary assistance to newly deported immigrants.
“The Islamic Emirate has organized various committees for our refugees in the areas of health, shelter, accommodation, and job creation, and we call on international aid organizations to help us in this regard,” said Abdul Latif Nazari, deputy of the Economy Ministry.
Earlier some aid agencies have expressed concern about the poor situation of Afghan immigrants in the country. Aid agencies have emphasized that the deportees need increasing assistance.
