The spokesperson for the Afghan government, Zabihullah Mujahid, has issueda statement in Pakistan and other countries regarding Afghan refugees,stating that for the past 45 years, Afghans have faced numerous challengesand displacement in various countries due to conflict and war inAfghanistan. Now, as Afghan refugees confront various issues and forcedresettlement in different countries, the following points are important andnecessary:
The statement expresses gratitude to all the countries that have hostedAfghan refugees over the last four decades and urges that Afghans shouldnot be forcefully repatriated but instead, good neighborly relations,Islamic brotherhood, and humanitarian compassion should be demonstrated.
The Afghan government emphasizes in the statement that Afghan nationalsresiding in other countries have not posed any security threats to the hostcountries, and neighboring countries should treat Afghan migrants withrespect while upholding the principles of Islamic brotherhood.
The statement also underscores that when Afghan nationals return to theircountry due to forced repatriation from other countries, their personalbelongings, assets, and funds are their rightful property, and imposingunfair conditions on them is unjust.
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The statement acknowledges that recent difficulties and the positions ofsome countries have compelled some Afghan nationals to seek refuge in othercountries.
It encourages all Afghans, especially investors and traders, to engage withthe High Commission for addressing refugee issues and seek assistance intheir relocation, housing, shelter, healthcare, and other related areas.