‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Summary
An earthquake in Afghanistan's Kunar province destroyed homes and worsened the struggles of Afghan returnees who had recently relocated from Pakistan. Many Afghans, including Nawab Din and Sadat Khan, face challenges like homelessness and unemployment as they live in temporary shelters. Over four million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023.Key Facts
- The earthquake on August 31 in Kunar province killed about 2,200 people and destroyed over 5,000 homes.
- Nawab Din, a farmer, returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan but now lives in a tent after the earthquake destroyed his home.
- Sadat Khan, another returnee, also lost his home and struggles to find food and shelter for his family.
- More than four million people have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023.
- The Pakistani government has been cracking down on undocumented foreign nationals, prompting many to return to Afghanistan.
- The earthquake and ongoing economic hardships are part of multiple crises affecting these returnees.
- Many villagers rely on rainfall for farming, but a water shortage is complicating their ability to grow crops.
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