UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportations surge ahead of regional deadlines

Jun 27, 2025

UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from...

Trump cuts funding for Afghan resettlement programs

Aug 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs, leaving thousands who aided American forces vulnerable to Taliban retaliation. Critics told Khaama...

Afghan refugees living in limbo protest against slow resettlement process in UAE

Aug 25, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 25 : Numerous Afghan refugees who have been awaiting resettlement in the US or other countries, have protested against the stagnant...

US appoints veteran diplomat for Afghan relocation, resettlement efforts

Oct 13, 2021

Washington [US], October 13 : The Biden administration on Tuesday appointed veteran diplomat Elizabeth Jones to lead efforts for relocation and resettlement in Afghanistan,...

Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of US Refugees Admission Programme

Jul 08, 2025

Afghan refugees in Pakistan have urged the US to resume the USRAP resettlement program, noting that the delays have left them stranded and increasingly...

Meghalaya: Rajya Sainik Board Directors' conclave addresses issues on veteran welfare in Northeast

Sep 13, 2024

"The conclave addressed critical issues related to veteran welfare, including SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha), ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) and resettlement opportunities,"...