The United Nations Refugee Agency states that the number of Afghan refugees returning to their country is steadily declining, partly due to the security situation in Afghanistan. The agency announced on Wednesday that in July, only about 300,000 Afghan refugees returned from Pakistan to their homeland. This number is approximately 25 percent less than the number that returned in May. A spokesperson for the Refugee Agency mentioned that the ongoing tensions in Afghanistan and the reduction in food aid have somewhat contributed to the slowdown in the pace of refugee returns. On the other hand, AFP reports that the European Commission on Wednesday rejected U.S. claims that it has not fulfilled its commitments to UN-affiliated agencies working on the Afghan refugee situation. An American official had warned on Tuesday about the decrease in aid provided to Afghanistan, especially from Europe.
Decrease in the Number of Afghan Refugees Willing to Return
The UN Refugee Agency reports a significant decline in Afghan refugees returning home, with only 300,000 returning in July, a 25% drop from May. This decline is attributed to security issues and reduced food aid in Afghanistan. The European Commission has rejected U.S. accusations regarding its commitments to Afghan refugee assistance.
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📰 What Happened
The number of Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan has decreased significantly, with only 300,000 returning in July, a 25% drop from May. This decline is attributed to ongoing security issues and reduced food aid in the country.
- Only 300,000 Afghan refugees returned in July 2023.
- This represents a 25% decrease from the number of returns in May 2023.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, many refugees have faced dire conditions, making return less appealing despite international pressure for repatriation.
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