4.2m Afghans face acute shelter crisis in 2026 – UN

Over 1000 Afghan refugees return home – Ministry scaled

The report said that displacement, natural disasters and deepening economic hardship have compounded vulnerabilities across the country.

It added that the situation made the need for immediate and scaled-up shelter assistance critical.

“We must act now to ensure adequate housing for all,” it said in a report.

Meanwhile, humanitarian partners are urging urgent international support to provide safe housing solutions and shield the most vulnerable from further hardship.

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