VOICED : Squalor, misery await Afghan returnees forced out of Pakistan

The video discusses the plight of Afghan refugees who were born in Pakistan but returned to Afghanistan due to increasing pressure and challenges in Pakistan. After a Taliban attack in Peshawar, many Afghans felt compelled to leave. The Pakistani government imposed restrictions, forcing many to return to Afghanistan, where they face difficult living conditions in camps. The return of over 65,000 Afghans has created a humanitarian challenge at the border, with NGOs and the Afghan government struggling to meet their needs. For many, Pakistan had become home, and returning to an unstable Afghanistan is a significant struggle.

What event in Peshawar increased pressure on Afghan refugees in Pakistan?

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

• A political election

• A Taliban massacre

What was one of the main reasons Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan?

• Better educational opportunities in Afghanistan

• A new government policy in Afghanistan

• Increased tensions and restrictions in Pakistan

• Improved economic conditions in Afghanistan

How many Afghans returned to Afghanistan since January, compared to the previous year?

• The same number

• Twice as many

• Five times as many

• Nine times as many

What is one of the major challenges faced by Afghanistan due to the return of refugees?

• Environmental issues

• Lack of educational facilities

• Humanitarian assistance at the border

• Political instability

What has become a struggle for both the refugees and authorities in Afghanistan?

• Adapting to a stable environment

• Finding new homes

• Dealing with an unstable Afghanistan

• Securing international aid