Afghanistan, April 22 -- The ICRC reports rising poverty in Afghanistan, as thousands of returning migrants face dire conditions amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as approximately five thousand migrants return to the country each week. This surge in migration is exacerbating the already dire situation, with millions facing extreme poverty and displacement. The ICRC emphasized that over 50% of the Afghan population now relies on humanitarian aid.
On April 21, the ICRC reported that around two thousand Afghan migrants are entering the country daily through the Torkham border crossing. The continued influx of returnees from neig...