250,000 displaced Afghans return to native provinces: gov't
Headline:
NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile
COP29: Speakers emphasize urgent need for inclusive and gender-equitable climate solutions
CSOs demand a clear and meaningful framework on NCQG based on equity and justice
Gold and mobile shops looted at Jamuna Future Park

250,000 displaced Afghans return to native provinces: gov't

250,000 displaced Afghans return to native provinces: gov't


More than 250,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have returned to their provinces across Afghanistan since the Taliban's takeover in mid-August last year, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of the Afghan caretaker government said on Friday.

"Over 250,000 IDPs have been shifted via ground transportation to their main provinces during the past six months," the ministry said in a statement.

Read: Bombing of Shiite mosque in Pakistan kills at least 45

It added that efforts were underway to address the problems of the remaining IDPs in the country.

Over 550,000 Afghans out of nearly 7 million Afghan refugees and asylum seekers have returned home, mostly from Iran and Pakistan, during the past six months, according to the statement.

Since the start of 2021, nearly 360,000 people have been displaced by conflicts, and about 5.5 million people have been displaced since 2012, according to figures provided by Afghan officials.

Subscribe UNB YouTube Channel
Afghan people displaced Afghans 250,000 displaced Afghans return to native provinces 250,000 displaced Afghans return displaced Afghans return