The abstract for the Costs of War project's recent paper states: “This paper reflects on the human cost of war through the prism of the return and failed reintegration of Afghan nationals between 2001-2021. Today, as governments in the region such as Pakistan force unregistered migrants to return to Afghanistan, it is essential to understand the repercussions of such policies. This paper calls for urgent international attention to the non-viability of foreign governments’ returning or considering returning Afghan migrants to Afghanistan under the current Taliban regime. It also highlights the need for funding to support Afghans’ mobility, and for funding to meet the basic human needs of Afghans in the country.”
Date
December 10, 2024
Return to Afghanistan: Re-Migration and the Failed Reintegration of Millions of Afghans
A recent paper from the Costs of War project examines the challenges and human costs of reintegration for Afghan migrants returning home during the U.S.-led intervention, highlighting the disconnect between their expectations and the harsh realities they faced.