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Where does the world stand on Afghan refugees?
Al JazeeraSome countries have offered Afghans safe haven, but others are intent on fortifying borders. Pakistan to keep refugees close to border In June, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan would seal its border with Afghanistan in the event the Taliban took control. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government said 5,000 people would be resettled in the UK within the first year of the programme, which has been compared with a previous scheme for Syrian refugees. Australia says ‘no plans’ on Afghanistan refugees Australia said on Wednesday it had no plans to allow in tens of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban, citing security concerns. Albania temporarily hosts 300 refugees, at US request Albania’s government has also accepted Washington’s request to temporarily take in Afghan refugees seeking visas to enter the US.
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Pakistan says 1.45 million Afghan refugees can stay for another year
The Hindu![The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/INTERACTIVE-Worldwide-forcibly-displaced-people-world-refugee-day-social-1718858699.png?resize=1200%2C630)
The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide
Al Jazeera![Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/INTERACTIVE-Forced-displacement-poster-image-1718257796.png?resize=1200%2C630)
Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
Al Jazeera![Afghan refugees face deportation from Pakistan amidst international neglect](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/29/1600x900/Pakistan-Afghan-Refugees-0_1714412430917_1714412466782.jpg)
Afghan refugees face deportation from Pakistan amidst international neglect
Hindustan TimesDisplaced, repatriated and crossing borders: Afghan people make grueling journeys to survive
Associated Press![Displaced, repatriated and crossing borders: Afghan people make grueling journeys to survive](https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/12/31/05/Afghanistan_Searching_for_a_Home_Photo_Gallery_41337.jpg?quality=75&width=1200&auto=webp)
Displaced, repatriated and crossing borders: Afghan people make grueling journeys to survive
The Independent![An Iranian Reversal on Afghan Refugees](https://magazine.thediplomat.com/media/768/109_SOA_5.jpg)
An Iranian Reversal on Afghan Refugees
The DiplomatIran deports more than 21,400 Afghan migrants to Afghanistan: Report
Hindustan Times![Pakistan: Attock administration shifts 2500 afghan refugees to transit camps](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/05/1600x900/APTOPIX-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Migration-1_1699209303112_1699209364873.jpg)
Pakistan: Attock administration shifts 2500 afghan refugees to transit camps
Hindustan Times![Pakistan wants global "ummah" to support Hamas but is evicting nearly 2 million Afghan refugees](https://www.opindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Afghan-refugees-final.jpg)
Pakistan wants global "ummah" to support Hamas but is evicting nearly 2 million Afghan refugees
Op IndiaMore than 165,000 Afghans flee Pakistan after deportation order
The Hindu![‘Where do I go back to?’: Expelled Afghans battle chaos at Pakistan border](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WhatsApp-Image-2023-11-01-at-11.18.13-1698839176.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
‘Where do I go back to?’: Expelled Afghans battle chaos at Pakistan border
Al Jazeera![US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees: ‘We strongly encourage’](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/21/1600x900/PAKISTAN-BLACKOUT-1_1674541567590_1674541567590_1697906707121.jpg)
US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees: ‘We strongly encourage’
Hindustan Times![Peace has not stopped Afghanistan’s depopulation](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-08-11T140609Z_1924746628_RC2YG2A0Z399_RTRMADP_3_AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT-DROUGHT-1696680185-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C630&quality=80)
Peace has not stopped Afghanistan’s depopulation
Al JazeeraMore refugees to come from Latin America, Caribbean under Biden’s new 125,000 refugee cap
Associated PressThe Biden administration is expected to keep cap on refugees admitted to the US at 125,000
Associated PressTwo years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo waiting for US visas
Associated Press![2 Years After Fall of Kabul, Tens of Thousands of Afghans Languish in Limbo Waiting for US Visas](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/td-story-s-2/thediplomat_2023-08-11-105950.jpg)
2 Years After Fall of Kabul, Tens of Thousands of Afghans Languish in Limbo Waiting for US Visas
The Diplomat![World Refugee Day | Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced globally, rise in number an ‘indictment’ of the world: UNHCR](https://fl-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wmnb2e/article66986134.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Displaced_People_Global_Report_43293.jpg)
World Refugee Day | Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced globally, rise in number an ‘indictment’ of the world: UNHCR
The Hindu![Over 110 million forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, says UN](https://images.firstpost.com/uploads/2023/06/Refugees640.jpg?im=FitAndFill=(1200,675))
Over 110 million forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, says UN
Firstpost![Afghan refugees in US face uncertainty as legislation stalls](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/ce9c4fc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1688+0+156/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fafs-prod%2Fmedia%2Feebc03b245bb4efaafc4e38a42916149%2F3000.jpeg)
Afghan refugees in US face uncertainty as legislation stalls
Associated Press![Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-09-02T170529Z_1744718061_RC2RHP9YAY4V_RTRMADP_3_AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT-USA.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?
Al Jazeera![U.S. changes focus to long-term residency for more Afghans](https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/tt73mi/article65838495.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Migration_Afghanistan_Evacuations_61521.jpg-1b3a8.jpg)
U.S. changes focus to long-term residency for more Afghans
The Hindu![Afghan refugees protest delayed visas at US embassy in Madagascar](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Afghan-refugee-protest-madagascar.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Afghan refugees protest delayed visas at US embassy in Madagascar
Al Jazeera![Explained | How bad is the global refugee crisis?](https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r6weds/article65536926.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/IMG_TH_-_BANGLADESH_MYAN_2_1_5U8RK2EH.jpg)
Explained | How bad is the global refugee crisis?
The HinduSome Afghan refugees now have chance to avoid terrorism designation that blocked path to U.S.
LA Times![Afghans still adjusting to US: New life, new struggles](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/cedddf8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1688+0+156/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fafs-prod%2Fmedia%2F8921ce168ee44f4497eca54c64cb285a%2F3000.jpeg)
Afghans still adjusting to US: New life, new struggles
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US to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, provide more aid
Al Jazeera![Afghan refugees in US to receive temporary protected status](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/ed002ad/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1688+0+156/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fafs-prod%2Fmedia%2Fd7b48e7528834a92bf53065cd7982084%2F3000.jpeg)
Afghan refugees in US to receive temporary protected status
Associated Press![Afghans face new uncertainties, after months on army bases in US](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AP21330476336361.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Afghans face new uncertainties, after months on army bases in US
Al Jazeera![Hundreds of Afghans denied humanitarian entry into US](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/5b0bc1d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1688+0+156/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fafs-prod%2Fmedia%2F4a8c2b11b07242f1bd6d51e9c5a1fb67%2F3000.jpeg)
Hundreds of Afghans denied humanitarian entry into US
Associated Press![Over 1.146 million undocumented refugees returned to Afghanistan in 2021: Report](https://resize.indiatvnews.com/en/resize/newbucket/1200_-/2021/11/afghan-refugees-ap-1637991394.jpg)
Over 1.146 million undocumented refugees returned to Afghanistan in 2021: Report
India TV News![What’s next for Afghans who fled to the United States?](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-09-30T200712Z_1567285664_RC239J9SB6LY_RTRMADP_3_AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT-USA.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
What’s next for Afghans who fled to the United States?
Al Jazeera![US announces $144 million in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202110/afghancrisis_1200x768.jpeg)
US announces $144 million in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan
India Today![Thousands of Afghans seeking refuge in regional countries: UNHCR](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AP21234318208520.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Thousands of Afghans seeking refuge in regional countries: UNHCR
Al Jazeera![US Former Presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama Band Together to Aid Afghan Refugees](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2021/08/evacuation-163030564716x9.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
US Former Presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama Band Together to Aid Afghan Refugees
News 18![Former US presidents Bush, Clinton & Obama band together to aid Afghan refugees](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202109/bushobama_1200x768.jpeg)
Former US presidents Bush, Clinton & Obama band together to aid Afghan refugees
India TodayAbout 60,000 in Afghan evacuation brought to U.S.
The Hindu![US thanks several nations including India for their 'generous offers' to help during Afghanistan evacuation](https://images.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bagram.jpg?im=FitAndFill=(1200,675))
US thanks several nations including India for their 'generous offers' to help during Afghanistan evacuation
Firstpost![Hundreds wait for clearance to leave Afghanistan’s Mazar airport](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-05T190139Z_25419490_RC2NJP9S1WEG_RTRMADP_3_AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Hundreds wait for clearance to leave Afghanistan’s Mazar airport
Al Jazeera![US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans](https://resize.indiatvnews.com/en/resize/newbucket/1200_-/2021/09/1000-2-1630723595.jpeg)
US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
India TV News![US Expects To Admit More Than 50,000 Evacuated Afghans](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/61325eb341000091e78386d8.jpg?cache=WFgOY6CZ2e&ops=1200_630)
US Expects To Admit More Than 50,000 Evacuated Afghans
Huff Post![Afghanistan: Right to Leave Country to Seek Asylum Well Established in Intl Law](https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2021-09%2F94735990-d6a8-47ab-86cc-1e69a3176581%2FAfghanistan.jpg)
Afghanistan: Right to Leave Country to Seek Asylum Well Established in Intl Law
The Quint![What is the legal status of Afghans coming to the US? It varies](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/210826190205-21-week-in-photos-0826.jpg?q=x_0,y_130,h_1406,w_2500,c_crop/w_800)
What is the legal status of Afghans coming to the US? It varies
CNN![‘Majority’ of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/210824202149-kabul-airport-0824.jpg?q=x_3,y_130,h_1403,w_2494,c_crop/w_800)
‘Majority’ of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says
CNN![Afghanistan’s Refugee Crisis Isn’t Over Just Because the Americans Are Out](https://compote.slate.com/images/908b7d86-3e42-487a-9c38-8024537a510a.jpeg?width=1560&rect=3863x2575&offset=7x0)
Afghanistan’s Refugee Crisis Isn’t Over Just Because the Americans Are Out
SlateEU backs helping Afghanistan’s neighbors cope with refugees
LA Times![Afghan refugee in Australia pleads to return and rescue family](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-08-26T040143Z_1447874394_RC2AAP9H097O_RTRMADP_3_AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT-AUSTRALIA.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Afghan refugee in Australia pleads to return and rescue family
Al Jazeera![Turkey cannot take new refugee ‘burden’ from Afghanistan, says FM](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-08-29T153848Z_905365583_RC23FP9H059W_RTRMADP_3_TURKEY-GERMANY.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Turkey cannot take new refugee ‘burden’ from Afghanistan, says FM
Al Jazeera![Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2021/08/27/2021-08-26t225811z_1478408702_rc2zcp948dqm_rtrmadp_3_afghanistan-conflict-usa-family-edit_wide-a2d90e1dab06064d01e9d45cfb7fec6fe45d6fd3.jpg?s=1400&c=100&f=jpeg)
Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
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