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Now that over a million Afghans have been returned from Pakistan since September 2023, ADSP is calling on all actors to uphold the principles of voluntary, safe, and dignified return, and work towards a coordinated regional response that respects the rights and choices of Afghans.
Most returnees arrive with very little belongings or savings, no land or shelter to go back to, and will face immense barriers to safe and dignified reintegration. Without investment in durable solutions, there is a serious risk that returnees will continue to add to the humanitarian caseload.
The return of millions of Afghans is not just a test of emergency capacity—it is a test of political resolve to deliver sustainable outcomes, protect human dignity, and invest in Afghans’ future.