refugee returns
Coverage of refugee returns in the Nexus archive.
- UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
UN officials Barham Salih and Alexander De Croo urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability exacerbated by crises like refugee returns, poverty, and a Taliban government restricting women's rights. The country faces compounding challenges including climate change, aid cuts, and international isolation.
- Security Council extends UN mission in Afghanistan mandate till June 2027, flags security concerns
The UN Security Council extended the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) mandate until June 2027, addressing concerns about Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, terrorism threats, human rights issues, and regional stability. The resolution emphasizes regional cooperation, refugee returns, counterterrorism, and economic connectivity, with implications for Pakistan.