The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office has announced that the widespread return of people from Afghanistan in recent months has placed severe pressure on host communities, and most families are living in difficult conditions.
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the organization published a report titled “From Return to Reconstruction for Afghan Returnees and Host Communities.”
The report shows that more than 2.3 million people returned to Afghanistan in 2025, and many entered the country without savings, documents, or housing.
According to the report, the arrival of returnees has placed significant pressure on host communities that were already facing poverty, lack of employment opportunities, and limited access to basic services.
Additionally, earthquakes, floods, and droughts have damaged homes, clinics, and educational centers, placing families in even more precarious situations.
The organization added that women and girls experience the greatest challenges; they face restrictions on movement, limited access to services, and increased security risks.
This report is based on data from the “Afghanistan Comprehensive Assessment 2025,” which covered the situation of more than 48,000 families, including over 1,000 returnees.
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سازمان ملل: بازگشت گسترده افغانها فشار سنگینی بر جوامع میزبان وارد کرده است
