Afghanistan: Heartbreak and signs of hope
As Afghanistan continues to face an unprecedent humanitarian crisis, a deadly earthquake dealt another heartbreaking blow to a country – and people – already experiencing significant hardship in their struggle for daily survival. In late June 2022, the southeastern...
UNHCR rushes aid by air and road after Pakistan floods; steps up Afghanistan relief
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Director for Asia & the Pacific Indrika Ratwatte – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is scaling up support in...
Five things you should know about Afghanistan
By UNHCR Over the past year, parts of Afghanistan have become safer, but the country is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. Last August, the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan amidst the dramatic scenes at Kabul airport as people rushed to escape. Today, the...