U.N. Refugee Chief Reassures Afghans Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crises
On Tuesday, the head of the U.N. refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, visited Kabul to reassure Afghans that their plight has not been forgotten, despite the overwhelming attention now focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Grandi’s message was critical as Afghanistan, still reeling from the Taliban’s takeover in August, spirals deeper into poverty and instability.
Just a year ago, the world watched in horror as Afghan citizens risked their lives, clinging to American aircraft in a desperate attempt to escape the country. Now, the international community is witnessing a similarly tragic exodus from Ukraine, with the refugee count surpassing 3 million this week.
Despite the overwhelming crisis in Europe, the U.N. remains committed to supporting Afghanistan, ensuring that its refugee crisis does not fade into the background amid other global emergencies.
