Afghanistan’s Red Crescent Calls for Increased Global Aid Amid Migrant Crisis

The head of Afghanistan’s Red Crescent Society criticized the inadequacy of global aid, stating that the needs of the people exceed current levels. The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted the issue of increasing returning migrants.

Global Support for Afghanistan’s Red Crescent is Insufficient

During a meeting held in honor of a special week dedicated to gathering aid, Shahabuddin Delawar, the head of Afghanistan’s Red Crescent Society, expressed his concern over the limited nature of international cooperation. He emphasized that current international assistance is not meeting the vast needs of the Afghan people.

Delawar pointed out that the lack of recognition of the Taliban government and the inclusion of its officials on global blacklists have negatively affected the delivery of humanitarian aid. He stated that the population is enduring severe hardships and that there should be a reliance on internal capacities to address these problems.

Increase in Returning Migrants

Molavi Abdul Salam Hanifi, the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office, mentioned during the meeting that nearly one thousand Afghans are forced to return from neighboring countries every day. He noted that the number of returning migrants to Afghanistan has surpassed eight million in recent years, and these individuals urgently require assistance to meet their basic needs.

These remarks come at a time when international humanitarian agencies have cited the restrictions imposed by the Kabul government as a reason for the reduction in their activities and aid. This situation has posed serious challenges in meeting humanitarian needs, highlighting the urgent call for effective interventions.