Rosa Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has voiced deep concern over the dire situation of returning migrants, attributing it to the international community’s failure to take responsibility.
Kabul 24: She has called for immediate action and the initiation of regional dialogues to address the crisis of returnees effectively.
Otunbayeva highlighted that Afghanistan lacks the capacity to manage the sudden influx of returnees, which has placed immense pressure on the country’s fragile economic and social infrastructure.
The lack of adequate facilities, limited job opportunities, and insufficient resources for shelter, food, and healthcare pose significant challenges for returnees.
She described this situation as a threat to Afghanistan’s fragile stability, urging the international community to step up and share responsibility.
The UN representative called on regional countries and the global community to engage in constructive dialogues to devise sustainable solutions for managing the returnee crisis.
She proposed that these discussions focus on creating joint mechanisms to support returnees, strengthen local infrastructure, and secure financial resources.
Otunbayeva also emphasized the need for cooperation with neighboring countries to alleviate the burden on Afghanistan and develop programs to facilitate the reintegration of returnees into local communities.She warned that neglecting this crisis could lead to severe humanitarian and security consequences, potentially destabilizing the region.
Otunbayeva stressed that Afghanistan’s stability and sustainable development are not only in the country’s interest but also benefit the region and the world at large.
She urged the international community to provide financial and technical assistance to help Afghanistan address this challenge, reinforcing that global responsibility is critical to ensuring a stable future for the country and its people.
