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Islamic Emirate Official Accuses Countries of Mistreating Afghan Refugees

The deputy Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Mohammad Arslah Kharotai, accused countries that host Afghan refugees of mistreating refugees,  forced deportations, and violating international laws regarding refugees.

In an interview with TOLOnews, Kharotai said that some countries are misusing the presence of Afghan refugees to put pressure on the Islamic Emirate.

“Whenever there are ups and downs in the political space between the governments or the countries, then the positive and negative impact on the situation of refugees is being felt,” he said.

Kharotai said that the political issues have had a negative impact on the situation of refugees.

He said that Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have not fulfilled their promises to provide help to Afghan refugees.

The laws “even in European countries, where they are saying that they are committed to the refugees, have not been taken into consideration nor have come into effect,” Kharotai said.

The deputy minister claimed that some countries are playing duel policies toward the refugees.

Meanwhile, some residents of Kabul voiced concerns about their situation, saying that they are forced to leave the country due to unemployment and economic hardships.

“The biggest challenge is that they have been deprived of education. The poverty has risen and it causes them to leave the country," said Ehsanullah Subhan, a resident of Kabul.

Economists said that job opportunities are important to prevent illegal migration by the citizens of the country. 

“I think the humanitarian crisis, the drain of human resources, and economic issues, educational and cultural issues should be addressed,” said Mir Shikib Mir, an economist.

According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, nearly 3 million Afghans are living in Pakistan, nearly 3 million in Iran and another 1 million Afghans are living in other world countries.

Islamic Emirate Official Accuses Countries of Mistreating Afghan Refugees

Economists said that job opportunities are important to prevent illegal migration by the citizens of the country.

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The deputy Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Mohammad Arslah Kharotai, accused countries that host Afghan refugees of mistreating refugees,  forced deportations, and violating international laws regarding refugees.

In an interview with TOLOnews, Kharotai said that some countries are misusing the presence of Afghan refugees to put pressure on the Islamic Emirate.

“Whenever there are ups and downs in the political space between the governments or the countries, then the positive and negative impact on the situation of refugees is being felt,” he said.

Kharotai said that the political issues have had a negative impact on the situation of refugees.

He said that Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have not fulfilled their promises to provide help to Afghan refugees.

The laws “even in European countries, where they are saying that they are committed to the refugees, have not been taken into consideration nor have come into effect,” Kharotai said.

The deputy minister claimed that some countries are playing duel policies toward the refugees.

Meanwhile, some residents of Kabul voiced concerns about their situation, saying that they are forced to leave the country due to unemployment and economic hardships.

“The biggest challenge is that they have been deprived of education. The poverty has risen and it causes them to leave the country," said Ehsanullah Subhan, a resident of Kabul.

Economists said that job opportunities are important to prevent illegal migration by the citizens of the country. 

“I think the humanitarian crisis, the drain of human resources, and economic issues, educational and cultural issues should be addressed,” said Mir Shikib Mir, an economist.

According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, nearly 3 million Afghans are living in Pakistan, nearly 3 million in Iran and another 1 million Afghans are living in other world countries.

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