Afghanistan Returnees Overview -1 April - 30 June 2026

The second quarter of 2026 marked a pivotal strategic shift in Afghanistan's response to large-scale returns, as humanitarian and development partners transitioned from emergency border management toward a more integrated, area-based approach to (re-)integration1 and community stabilization. Key developments included the formal launch of the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees, which established a coordinated framework requiring US$529.2 million to address both immediate border needs and medium-term support across 35 priority districts.