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Business Standard
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Over 1.1 million Afghans deported from Iran, UN rushes aid amid crisis
In response to the worsening crisis, Tom Fletcher, the UN's Emergency Relief Coordinator, has allocated $10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist returnees from Iran ANI Asia Zia, an Afghan man who left for Iran seven years ago in search of a better future, now finds himself in dire conditions in a returnee camp in Kabul after being forcibly deported, Tolo News reported. Zia, now living with his children in one of the makeshift camps, spoke about the harsh treatment faced during their migration and their current struggles. "We were under pressure, they fined us and deported us, and now we are left with only 200 million tomans, of which only 100 million have been given to us to cover our expenses. The UN also provides aid that's neither enough to live nor to die. Our request is for help. We have no home now," Zia told Tolo News. According to Tolo News, Zia's story reflects the situation of thousands of other Afghan returnees who continue to live between the pain of exile and homelessness in their homeland. The hardships are visibly etched on the faces of his children, shaped by years of displacement in Iran and now life without shelter in Afghanistan. In response to the worsening crisis, Tom Fletcher, the UN's Emergency Relief Coordinator, has allocated $10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist returnees from Iran. The announcement was made by Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Tolo News reported. "There's been a surge of returns from Iran in recent weeks. The new funding will help expand support for the most vulnerable, including women and children, as they arrive in and in their areas of return," Dujarric said. As per Tolo News, the funds aim to bolster life-saving assistance at the borders and provide aid to vulnerable groups. According to UN data, nearly 339,000 people have returned from Iran to Afghanistan in just the first twelve days of July, with over 60 percent being families and 43 percent children under the age of 18. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, raised the issue of forced deportations during his recent visit to Tehran, urging Iranian officials to halt such actions. The developments come amid increasing pressure on Afghan migrants in Iran, according to Tolo News. Meanwhile, Mohammad Jamal Muslim, a migrant rights activist, expressed disappointment over the UN's approach. "Multilateral meetings might send a message to governments, but unfortunately, on critical issues, the UN takes a selective approach toward Third World countries and has so far done nothing meaningful for the citizens who are in need," he told Tolo News. More than 1.1 million Afghans have been deported from Iran and returned to Afghanistan since the beginning of this year, UN-affiliated organisations confirmed, as reported by Tolo News. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Al-Ahram Weekly
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UN releases $110 mn after 'brutal' global aid cuts - International
The UN said Thursday it was allocating $110 million from its emergency fund for life-saving assistance in several countries after "brutal" cuts in global humanitarian aid. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump decided shortly after returning to office to freeze virtually all foreign aid spending. "For countries battered by conflict, climate change and economic turmoil, brutal funding cuts don't mean that humanitarian needs disappear," United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement. The money will come from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund. Rights groups say the sweeping cuts by the United States, traditionally the world's largest humanitarian donor, have already hurt millions. The UN did not mention the US by name, but cautioned that "more than 300 million people around the world urgently need humanitarian aid, but funding has been dwindling annually, with this year's levels projected to drop to a record low". It said the released emergency funds would help boost life-saving assistance in 10 of the world's most underfunded and neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America. A third of the money would go to war-ravaged Sudan and neighbouring Chad, which is hosting large numbers of Sudanese refugees. "The funds will also bolster the humanitarian response in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Honduras, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Venezuela and Zambia", the statement said. Life-saving initiatives to protect vulnerable people from climate shocks would also be supported, it added. "Today's emergency fund allocation channels resources swiftly to where they're needed most," Fletcher said. The UN's CERF fund typically allocates resources twice a year for underfunded emergencies as a way to spotlight the need for additional funding from member states and others. Overall this year, the humanitarian community has said it will need $45 billion to reach 185 million vulnerable people caught up in crises around the globe. To date, just five percent of that amount has been received, the UN said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Zawya
31-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
World Health Organization (WHO) delivers critical support to Bugna Woreda and surroundings amid humanitarian needs
Bugna woreda, Amhara region, located in Ethiopia's North Zone, has faced significant challenges due to prolonged conflict, drought, and food insecurity. Home to over 100,000 residents, endured over a year without access to essential commodities, medical supplies, and support, leaving its population in a dire state. The conflict's impact was devastating, with farmers unable to access fertilizer for the 2024 farming season, exacerbating food insecurity in an area already grappling with drought. Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, WHO mobilized resources and personnel to support Bugna Woreda and provided PED SAM kits, IEHK kits and Trauma kits support from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the European Union (ECHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The efforts focused on improving access to essential health and nutrition services, providing critical medical supplies, and supporting vaccination campaigns. WHO worked closely with local health authorities to strengthen the capacity of health centers and health posts, ensuring that they can better serve the community despite the challenging conditions. WHO donated medical supplies Items Sum of Total (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, MALARIA 36 (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, MEDICINES 36 (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, RENEWABLE AND EQUIPMENT 12 (IEHK 2017, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, MALARIA 5 (IEHK 2017, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, RENEWABLE 7 (IEHK 2021, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, PEP, treatments for 50 adults + 10 children 5 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 2, MEDICINES PED ORAL 12 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 3, MEDICINES PED INJECTABLES 12 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 6, RENEWABLES 6 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A5, DRUGS, DANGEROUS GOODS 4 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A6, DRUGS, INFUSIONS 2 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A7, DRUGS, DISINFECTANTS 6 (TESK 2019 mod 1B) SET 1B3, RENEWABLES, INJECTION MATERIAL 6 Despite operational hardships, healthcare workers remained at their posts, showing immense resilience and dedication to their community. WHO's support was crucial in mitigating the impacts of the access challenge. It provided much-needed medical, allowing health facilities to procure essential items and pay their workers. WHO also advocated for sustained humanitarian access to Bugna Woreda, ensuring that the flow of supplies continued uninterrupted. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia.
