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Business Standard
2 days ago
- 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.)
United News of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Will not prosecute those who worked with UK armed forces: Taliban
Moscow, July 18 (UNI) Taliban will not prosecute Afghans who collaborated with the British military, and whose data was exposed as a result of a leak, Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman of the interim Afghan government, said. UK Defense Secretary John Healey acknowledged for the first time on July 15 regarding the existence of a resettlement program for thousands of Afghans who collaborated with the British army. In 2022, the data of almost 19,000 Afghans who applied for participation in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was leaked. Taking into account their family members, the leak put about 100,000 Afghans at risk. "The Supreme Leader's decree on amnesty guarantees security for everyone, and no one is or will be prosecuted for past actions ... There is no need for the intelligence services of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to monitor those who have been granted amnesty," Fitrat said. The British government has secretly resettled thousands of Afghans in the United Kingdom for fear they might be targeted by the Taliban after their personal details were leaked, Defence Secretary John Healey revealed on Tuesday. Details about the accidental data breach by a British soldier and the secret relocation programme for Afghans were made public after a rare court order known as a 'superinjuction" which barred the media from disclosing its existence. The Tolo News portal reported that the UK government is facing internal disputes after secretly resettling 4,500 Afghans after the leak. In addition, the data of more than a hundred Britons, including employees of the MI6 intelligence service and the Special Air Service (SAS) was also leaked, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing sources in the UK Ministry of Defense. UNI SPUTNIK AAB RKM
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that ten million people are in urgent need of food assistance this summer, but only one million can be supported due to funding shortages, Tolo News reported. The UN-affiliated agency's warning comes amid a sharp decline in international aid, leaving millions of Afghan families grappling with poverty, malnutrition, and economic instability. Experts believe the solution lies in improving international relations and effectively utilizing Afghanistan's natural and human resources. "To curb poverty, we must consider two key strategies: first, maintaining constructive and effective international relations; and second, utilizing both renewable and non-renewable natural and human resources efficiently. Therefore, with proper management, these resources must be used wisely and effectively," said Abdul Zahoor Modabber, an economic affairs analyst. Afghanistan continues to top the list of countries drawing global humanitarian concern following recent political changes. According to Tolo News, despite the increase in urgent needs, many Afghans remain without access to aid. Mohammad Javid, a resident of Kabul, said: "If there were aid, we could manage. Even without work, we somehow got by. But when there is work, we don't need aid. There are plenty of street carts, and they distribute cards to people but we don't have any connections to get one." The Ministry of Economy claims to have initiated programs aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment, which it says could alleviate some of the nation's pressing challenges. "Simply distributing food aid cannot fully address the needs of our people. Instead, lifting economic sanctions and international support for programs that strengthen families, create jobs, and enhance purchasing power can lead to real economic improvement," said Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy. According to Tolo News, the key drivers of poverty and hunger in Afghanistan include soaring unemployment, reduced foreign assistance, natural disasters, and lack of access to essential health and education services. These factors have led to widespread displacement and forced many children into labor. (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.)
Times of Oman
08-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
Kabul: The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that ten million people are in urgent need of food assistance this summer, but only one million can be supported due to funding shortages, Tolo News reported. The UN-affiliated agency's warning comes amid a sharp decline in international aid, leaving millions of Afghan families grappling with poverty, malnutrition, and economic instability. Experts believe the solution lies in improving international relations and effectively utilizing Afghanistan's natural and human resources. "To curb poverty, we must consider two key strategies: first, maintaining constructive and effective international relations; and second, utilising both renewable and non-renewable natural and human resources efficiently. Therefore, with proper management, these resources must be used wisely and effectively," said Abdul Zahoor Modabber, an economic affairs analyst. Afghanistan continues to top the list of countries drawing global humanitarian concern following recent political changes. According to Tolo News, despite the increase in urgent needs, many Afghans remain without access to aid. Mohammad Javid, a resident of Kabul, said: "If there were aid, we could manage. Even without work, we somehow got by. But when there is work, we don't need aid. There are plenty of street carts, and they distribute cards to people but we don't have any connections to get one." The Ministry of Economy claims to have initiated programs aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment, which it says could alleviate some of the nation's pressing challenges. "Simply distributing food aid cannot fully address the needs of our people. Instead, lifting economic sanctions and international support for programs that strengthen families, create jobs, and enhance purchasing power can lead to real economic improvement," said Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy. According to Tolo News, the key drivers of poverty and hunger in Afghanistan include soaring unemployment, reduced foreign assistance, natural disasters, and lack of access to essential health and education services. These factors have led to widespread displacement and forced many children into labour.
United News of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi demands immediate release of frozen funds by US
Kabul, June 24 (UNI) The Afghan Taliban government's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on the United States to immediately release the country's foreign reserves, calling the freezing of its assets by the US illegal, reports Tolo News. Muttaqi stressed that the US decision has severely disrupted the natural course of Afghanistan's economic development, impacting its already debilitated treasury. Muttaqi also urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to help Afghanistan battle its socio-economic challenges, and fulfil their humanitarian and religious duties by using all their resources to lift the US sanctions. In his statement, Muttaqi said: "After two decades of war in Afghanistan, the US has frozen the national wealth of the Afghan people, creating major challenges for the country's natural economic growth. 'I once again call on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its member states to ensure the release of Afghanistan's frozen central bank assets without further delay or obstacles." Referring to Afghanistan's strategic location in the heart of Asia, Muttaqi noted that the country has the potential to become a vital hub for trade and transit among Islamic nations. He added: "Afghanistan, recognised as the heart of Asia, is ready to serve as a key gateway for transit, trade, and economic connectivity among Islamic countries. 'We are prepared to play a constructive role within the framework of the OIC Strategic Economic Agenda in areas such as regional connectivity, energy, logistics, and investment.' Citing the importance of boosting domestic production and exports to counter the negative effects caused by the US sanctions, economic analyst Mir Shakir Yaqubi speaking to Tolo News said "In order to mitigate the negative effects of sanctions and global restrictions imposed on Afghanistan, the government must fulfil certain essential responsibilities. One of these is enhancing domestic production capacities. 'Achieving this requires cooperation from neighbouring countries so that Afghanistan can at least play an effective role in transport, transit, and global trade systems. Additionally, alongside boosting production capacities, export volumes must also be increased."
