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Political uncertainty may force 500,000 Afghans to leave country in next 4
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 (ANI): Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Saturday estimated that 500,000 Afghans will leave the country in the next four months.
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New Afghan setup expected to take steps against TTP: Pak military official
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 28 (ANI): Pakistan believes the incoming "government" in Afghanistan would take "effective" measures against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the director-general of the media wing of the country's military said.
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Afghan nationals continue protest outside UNHRC office in Delhi, demand re
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Hundreds of Afghans protested outside United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) office here on Wednesday, demanding refugee cards.
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Taliban actions to be mointored, says Biden as US to lead in supporting Af
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 25 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) that Taliban will be judged by their actions and G7 leaders, EU, NATO and United Nations would respond to the terror group's behaviour accordingly, while collectively agreeing to support refugees and evacuees
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EU poured USD 66 Mln in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021: C
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium] August 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union provided 57 million euros (USD 66 million) in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021 so far, in addition, neighbouring countries hosting Afghan refugees got 22 million euros, European Commission spokesman Balazs Ujvari s
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Afghan refugees protest outside UNHCR office in Delhi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Afghan refugees on Monday staged a protest in front of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Delhi seeking refugee cards, resettlement options to a third country and security from the international body and the Indian g
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Greece erects fence at Turkey border to prevent Afghan refugee influx
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Athens [Greece], August 22 (ANI): In a bid to prevent the influx of Afghan refugees from the Turkish border, Greece has erected a 25-mile fence and installed a new surveillance system, a media report said on Saturday.
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UAE to temporarily shelter 5,000 Afghan refugees
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Arab Emirates will temporarily host 5,000 Afghan citizens evacuated from the country following the seizure of Kabul by the Taliban Islamist movement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said.
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Jennifer Aniston urges fans to donate for Afghan refugees amid crisis
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): The battle to stop the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan still continues unabated. Expressing her concerns for the women and other refugees stuck in the crisis, Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston urged fans to donate and help the needy.
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UK to accept 20,000 Afghan refugees: Home Secretary
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 18 (ANI): UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said the United Kingdom would accept 20,000 Afghan refugees fleeing from the country, priority will be given to women and girls.
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Turkey tightens security at Iran border to stop Afghan refugees
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], August 15 (ANI): Turkey has tightened security its borders with Iran in an attempt to stop the refugees' influx from Afghanistan, media reports said on Sunday.
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US in talks with Qatar to house thousands of Afghan refugees
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 14 (ANI): The US government is working to finalise an agreement with Qatar to temporarily house thousands of Afghan refugees who worked with the US military, local media has reported.
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