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EVOLVING MIGRATION TRENDS FROM AFGHANISTAN MANAGEMENT AND HONOURABLE REPATRIATION OF AFGHAN REFUGEES IN PAKISTAN

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).14 10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).14

Evolving Migration Trends from Afghanistan: Management and Honourable Repatriation of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Abstract

Since 1979, Pakistan has been a key player in the management of Afghan refugees despite challenging economic and security conditions. The repatriation efforts in the past could not bring conclusive results as a significant population still live in Pakistan. The outbreak of COVID 19 has increased their vulnerability due to inadequate quarantine and health facilities. The positive political developments by way of new elections and a political settlement with the Taliban provide an opportunity for honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees. This article investigates the dilemma in the management of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and suggests a viable course of action for their honourable repatriation to Afghanistan.

Keywords

Social Media, Afghan Refugees, Management of Afghan Refugees, Repatriation of Afghan Refugees, Protracted Migration Crises

Authors

(1) Waseem Ishaque

(2) Shabnam Gul

(3) Muhammad Faizan Asghar

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Global Regional Review, VI(I)

https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).14

EVOLVING MIGRATION TRENDS FROM AFGHANISTAN MANAGEMENT AND HONOURABLE REPATRIATION OF AFGHAN REFUGEES IN PAKISTAN

Evolving Migration Trends from Afghanistan: Management and Honourable Repatriation of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

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