Afghanistan’s Migration Crisis: UN Envoy Attributes Exodus to Historical Forces and Taliban’s Rule

Nasir Ahmad Andisha, Afghanistan’s representative to the United Nations, addressed the 76th session of the Executive Committee of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, highlighting the ongoing migration crisis in Afghanistan. He emphasized that the mass departure of millions of Afghans from their homes is not a free choice, but an inevitable consequence of persecution, instability, and escalating humanitarian crises that have cast a shadow over Afghanistan for four decades.

Mr. Andisha specifically underscored the direct role of the Taliban’s administration in exacerbating this crisis, stating that following the military takeover by the group, a large number of his compatriots have sought refuge in other countries to save their lives and sustain their livelihoods. He noted, “Under the Taliban’s rule, our people are struggling with uncertainty and insecurity not only inside the country but also beyond its borders.”

Nasir Ahmad Andisha asserted that resolving this crisis and returning to normalcy is only achievable when Afghanistan establishes a democratic, inclusive political system that represents the desires of all ethnic groups, minorities, and segments of society.

These remarks come amid a rising number of Afghan migrants in neighboring countries and Europe, which has raised widespread concerns regionally and globally. According to international organizations, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan under Taliban rule is rooted in the group’s repressive and monopolistic governance structure.