Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises
Summary
Over four million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023, with about 1.5 million returning in 2025. The returnees face tough conditions due to Afghanistan's weak economy and the effects of climate change. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is helping by offering skills training and support for small businesses.Key Facts
- Over four million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023.
- In 2025 alone, around 1.5 million Afghans returned home.
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that nearly 350,000 Afghans were displaced in the first four months of the year.
- Many Afghans left Iran, where they played key roles in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- Afghanistan's economy is struggling, making it hard for returnees to find jobs.
- IOM has provided skills training to nearly 3,000 returnees and other vulnerable groups.
- IOM has also supported over 2,600 businesses, helping create almost 12,000 jobs, including many for women.
- Additional funding is needed to continue IOM's efforts to reduce repeated migration and help returnees settle.
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