June 21, 2022
1 min read

Taliban calls UNHCR to address Afghan refugee problems

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has called on the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to address problems faced by Afghan refugees abroad…reports Asian Lite News

Addressing a gathering here, acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Khalil Rahman Haqqani expressed concerns over the mistreatment of the refugees who have fled to other nations in the wake of the conflict, reports TOLO News.

“The rights of refugees, their problems must be raised to the whole world and to those who are responsible for them,” he said.

The deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, Bilal Karimi, said there were reports of Afghan refugees being mistreated in some countries.

“Unfortunately, we have heard some reports that our citizens are facing problems in some countries. We call on the officials of these countries to understand the situation of the Afghans based on their humanitarian and Islamic faith,” he said at the same gathering.

According to the UNHCR, Afghan refugees are the third-largest displaced population in the world, following Syrian refugees and displaced Venezuelans.

ALOS READ:Afghanistan in midst of worst crisis ever, warns Red Cross

There are 2.6 million registered Afghan refugees in the world, of whom 2.2 million are registered in Iran and Pakistan alone.

After the Taliban took over in August last year, 667,900 Afghans were internally displaced, which added to the already 3.5 million internally displaced civilians at the end of 2020.

Eighty per cent of the newly displaced Afghans are women and children.

Previous Story

Is Modi’s stance on Ukraine affecting bond with US diaspora?

Next Story

Selective religiophobia; India’s tit for tat for OIC remarks

Latest from Afghanistan

Afghanistan Offline: 72 Hours of Chaos

Afghanistan restores internet after three-day blackout; humanitarian aid, trade, and banking resume slowly, while UN warns repeated disruptions threaten recovery and livelihoods for millions of citizens. Internet and telecom services were partially

HRCP Raises Alarm Over Refugee Health Crisis

The rights body observed that especially distressing are reports of pregnant women in need of urgent medical attention who are avoiding treatment out of fear….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Commission

Trump Wants Bagram Back

Trump signals possible push for US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram base, raising fresh questions about Washington’s strategy in the region….reports Asian Lite News President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that his administration

Learning Forbidden

The imposition of what it called a “gender apartheid system”, one million Afghan girls remain locked out of classrooms as Taliban restrictions crush hopes, deny futures, and silence young voices yearning for
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UAE, Japan boost ties to drive low carbon growth opportunities

The UAE is Japan’s top crude oil supplier, providing over

Sharjah FDI Office strengthen ties with potential investors

Panel discussion titled ‘Investment Opportunities in Sharjah’ organised during ‘Sharjah