UN Warns: Afghanistan’s Aid System Overwhelmed by 5 Million Returnees
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UN Warns: Afghanistan’s Aid System Overwhelmed by 5 Million Returnees

February 14, 2026
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Afghanistan’s humanitarian aid system faces collapse as over 5 million people have returned since late 2023, primarily expelled from Pakistan and Iran, the United Nations warns. This influx, equaling 12% of the population, has strained resources amid a worsening hunger crisis, economic downturn, and aid cuts. Scale of Returns Since

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