According to officials, since the start of this year, 2,000 refugee families have returned to Balkh Province from Pakistan and Iran. In addition to providing cash and food aid, the process of land distribution for these returnees has also begun.

Alhaj Mawlawi Asadullah Wafa, the head of the Department of Refugees and Repatriations in Balkh province stated, that these returning families have settled across all districts of the province and in the 12 municipal districts of Mazar-e-Sharif city.

Mr. Wafa further added, that camps have been set up for those who do not have shelter or relatives in the area. These camps are fully equipped with essential facilities such as water and other necessities. Additionally, a residential township for returnees is under construction in Balkh, with work already underway.

He also noted, that the aid allocated by the government of Kazakhstan has been distributed to the returnees in an organized manner.

According to Mr. Wafa, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is working with full dedication to provide assistance to the returnees and to ensure they have access to better living conditions.

It is worth mentioning that last year, around 7,000 refugee families also returned to Balkh Province, where necessary facilities were made available for them. 

Police Radio