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| Italy donated €3.5 million to support Afghan returnees, India donated 32 tons of aid for Afghan drug abusers |
| 2025-03-15 |
| [KhaamaPress] Italy has donated €3.5 million to support Afghan returnees, particularly those returning from Iran and Pakistan amid increased deportations. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan has reported a €3.5 million donation from Italy to support Afghan returnees. This funding will specifically be used to assist those returning from Iran and Pakistan, addressing the growing number of Afghan migrants returning home under increasingly difficult conditions. The organization further mentioned that its goal is to assist 25,000 returnees over the next 12 months. These efforts will provide critical support for reintegration, including access to housing, education, and employment opportunities. The IOM’s initiative aims to ease the transition for returnees and reduce the hardships they face upon returning to Afghanistan. The IOM announced on Wednesday, March 12 that this financial aid would help facilitate the return of Afghan migrants who have been forced to leave their host countries. This funding is expected to address the needs of those facing challenges in reintegrating into Afghanistan society after returning from abroad. According to the IOM, both Iran and Pakistan have intensified efforts to deport Afghan migrants, leading to a sharp increase in the number of returnees expected in 2025. This trend is seen as a response to mounting pressure to manage migrant populations within these countries, affecting thousands of Afghan families who had sought refuge there. In 2024, the IOM registered over 1.3 million returnees, with 67% of them being forcibly deported. This statistic highlights the pressure that Afghan migrants are facing in host countries, often being sent back without adequate support or preparation for reintegration. These figures reflect the broader crisis facing displaced people of Afghanistan. India donates 32 tons of aid to support drug treatment in Afghanistan [KhaamaPress] The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) stated on its social media platform X on Tuesday, March 11 that it has been actively working to support drug use disorder treatment in Afghanistan. A major highlight is the donation from the Government of India, which contributed 32 tons of humanitarian aid. This current support includes essential medicines, medical equipment, winter coats, social support items, and sports supplies, which will help strengthen drug treatment centers in Afghanistan. India and Afghanistan share strong people-to-people ties. India has consistently demonstrated its readiness to address the urgent humanitarian and developmental needs of the Afghan people, including over the past three and a half years. Since August 2021, India has provided significant relief to Afghanistan, delivering 27 tones of relief material, 50,000 tones of wheat, 40,000 liters of pesticides, and over 300 tones of medicines and medical equipment. This ongoing assistance highlights India’s commitment to supporting the country during times of crisis. |
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