Returnees in Nangarhar Urge Support for Shelter Construction Amid Challenges

A number of Afghan migrants who were forcibly expelled from Pakistan after years of residence and have returned to Nangarhar province say that despite receiving land plots, they lack sufficient resources to build shelters. They have called on national and international organizations to assist them in constructing homes and providing basic services.

According to these returnees, land distribution is only the first step, but without financial and technical support, housing construction under the current difficult economic conditions is not possible for many families. Some add that the lack of drinking water, electricity, and other basic facilities presents serious challenges to life in the new areas.

Meanwhile, local Taliban administration officials in Nangarhar have stated their willingness to cooperate in establishing residential settlements and improving housing conditions for migrants. However, the returnees stress that these promises must be fulfilled as soon as possible because delays in providing shelter and essential services could create greater social and economic problems for displaced families.

Nangarhar, an eastern province of Afghanistan, is one of the main routes for movement and return of migrants from Pakistan due to its proximity to the Torkham border. The increasing trend of forced expulsions is also putting more pressure on local resources, highlighting the need for effective planning and accountability from authorities.