Afghan Refugees
Taliban rule deepens Afghanistan's displacement crisis amid mounting poverty: UN
Assessment says Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening as poverty, climate shocks and the return of 2.7 million Afghans overwhelm communities, with Taliban restrictions on women further undermining economic recovery and long-term development.
July 19, 2026
Taliban ask Afghan refugees in Qatar to return home
The Taliban have urged Afghan refugees in Qatar to return home amid uncertainty over US resettlement and possible relocation to the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite ongoing international safety concerns.
April 27, 2026
Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
Three Afghans died from cold exposure while attempting to cross illegally into Iran from Herat, highlighting migrant risks as mass forced returns strain Afghanistan, already reeling from disasters, sanctions, and widespread food insecurity, nationwide crisis.
December 20, 2025
US intelligence chief warns Afghan evacuees pose serious security threats
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has warned that thousands of Afghan evacuees entered the United States without proper security vetting, saying suspected terrorist links and ongoing extremist activity pose significant national security risks.
December 14, 2025