Afghan Returnees Face Resource Shortages
(MENAFN) With increasing numbers of Afghans returning from neighboring nations, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing emergency characterized by scarce resources, protection concerns, and unclear reintegration prospects.
This mass return follows separate actions by Iran and Pakistan to remove undocumented migrants. Both countries have issued strict deadlines and warned that individuals who do not depart voluntarily will be deported.
As reported by the UN refugee agency UNHCR, more than 1.2 million Afghans have either voluntarily returned or been deported from Iran and Pakistan in 2025 alone.
Speaking at a news briefing in Geneva in response to a question from a news agency, Sami Fakhouri, who leads the Afghanistan delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), stated that the reintegration process is "not easy" due to a shortage of resources.
He emphasized the critical need for global assistance as tens of thousands of returnees enter Afghanistan daily.
Highlighting the struggles involved in helping returnees “in terms of support,” Fakhouri pointed out that “the authorities have a plan, but the resources also are limited.”
He further explained that preparations are underway in specific towns and regions to accommodate returning families.
Referencing data from UNHCR, Fakhouri noted that tens of thousands of Afghans can cross the border within a single day, making reintegration a "tremendous effort" for a nation already burdened by economic struggles and high joblessness.
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