Returning to uncertainty: The situation of Afghan returnees

Published on April 21, 2026

The brief draws on field insights from INTERSOS teams and testimonies collected from returnee families across several provinces. It highlights the largely involuntary nature of returns from neighbouring countries, as well as the immediate and longer-term needs related to health, protection, shelter, livelihoods, and access to basic services. It also outlines key gaps in the current response, particularly beyond border areas, and the structural barriers that make sustainable reintegration extremely difficult.

The brief also reflects on the broader operational constraints faced by humanitarian actors and presents a set of recommendations directed at donors, EU Member States, and the wider humanitarian community, with a focus on the need for sustained support, including development assistance, and stronger engagement on reintegration.

Returning to uncertainty - The situation of Afghan returnees.pdf
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