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UNHCR calls for more support to Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees for forty long years
March 17, 2021

The United Nations' refugee agency has appreciated the commitment of international community to continue support to Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan.

These views were expressed by the UNHCR Representative, Noriko Yoshida during her visit to a refugee village in Haripur, along with a delegation of several European countries.

Yoshida said Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for forty long years and it deserves more support of the international community.

The delegation met with Afghan refugees and Pakistani host community members in Haripur to see how they live together side-by-side.