Publishing date: 26 July 2021 | Author: UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP). *Source OCHA, as of 18 July: https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/afghanistan/idps

HIGHLIGHTS ▪ The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile and fluid, with ongoing fighting

between the Afghan National Security Forces and Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs).

▪ The numbers of those displaced internally within Afghanistan since January 2021 has now

reached nearly 300,000, more than double compared to a similar period in 2020.

▪ Since June 2021, some 77,000 new conflict induced IDPs have been created, as reported

by OCHA. Families forced to flee their homes in recent weeks cite the worsening security

situation as the predominant reason for their flight.

▪ UNHCR has not observed any significant arrivals of refugees from Afghanistan over land

into neighbouring countries in the reporting period, though continues to monitor

displacement trends and movements.

▪ In Iran, the irregular entry of Afghans is currently estimated by the Government at some

5,000 people per day, which is up to three times the previously estimated daily average.

Based on limited interactions with arriving communities, a higher number than usual are

reporting that conflict or fear of conflict is driving their decision to move.

▪ In Pakistan, UNHCR collects information on new arrivals through various sources. Based

on information collected, those who arrived between April and mid-July highlighted the

security situation and specific security threats as their primary reasons for leaving.

▪ UNHCR has not observed a significant increase in the numbers of Afghans moving

irregularly onwards to Turkey recently. A slight uptick in new arrivals at the eastern border

of Turkey with Iran has been reported by the media in recent weeks, though the number

appear consistent with past trends.

▪ The number of Afghan arrivals to Europe – both to Greece and the Western Balkans –

have remained fairly constant in the recent period, in comparison to 2020. Credible and

concerning reports of interceptions and pushbacks at sea have though likely contributed to

the decrease in arrivals.

RESPONSE ▪ UNHCR and partners continue to deliver critical services in Afghanistan, despite access, security, and COVID-19 challenges.

▪ The needs of those who have fled within Afghanistan remain acute. Based on the findings of inter-agency joint assessments, the

priority needs of displaced populations are currently essential items, food, shelter, water, medications, and money for rent.

▪ UNHCR and partners, as part of a coordinated response, are assisting newly displaced Afghans, including with essential services

and supplies. In the first half of July, UNHCR’s assistance to IDPs included non-food items to 7,213 people, hygiene kits to nearly

7000 people, food rations to 420 people, and sanitary kits to 95 women.

▪ UNHCR continues to work with authorities in the countries neighboring countries to plan and prepare for the potential future

movements of Afghan refugees. In Iran, for example, UNHCR is currently working with the Iranian authorities to review potentials

sites to host refugees in border areas.

▪ Across the region, UNHCR is prepositioning essential stocks and items for potential movements, which currently includes:

29 June Taliban claims to have captured the district headquarters of Ghoryan in Herat

29 June Taliban

reportedly controls 162 of

Afghanistan’s 399 districts

UNHCR REGIONAL BUREAU FOR ASIA AND PACIFIC (RBAP)

BI-WEEKLY EXTERNAL SITREP: AFGHANISTAN SITUATION #1

as of 21 July 2021

KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES

72,065

Refugees and asylum-seekers in

Afghanistan as of 19 July 2021

2.9M

Estimated internally displaced

persons within Afghanistan as

of 31 December 2020

294,703

Estimated total conflict induced

internal displacement within

Afghanistan since 1 January 2021*

TIMELINE IN KEY EVENTS

2.2M

Refugees and asylum-seekers from

Afghanistan in neighboring countries as

of 31 December 2020

4,000

Estimated refugee movements

from Afghanistan to neighboring

countries since 1 January 2021

31 May More than 200,000 IDPs induced by conflict, recorded since January 2021

13 July UNHCR warns of a imminent humanitarian crisis

18 July Afghan Government and Taliban meet in Doha for continuing talks

14 July UNAMA

increasingly concerned of

abuses and violations alleged

in Afghanistan

15 July UNHCR provides support to more than 100,000 IDPs in 2021

15 July UN warns of

Afghan funding shortfall and

deepening humanitarian

crisis

6 July International

troop withdrawal largely

complete

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UNHCR REGIONAL BUREAU FOR ASIA AND PACIFIC (RBAP)AFGHANISTAN EMERGENCY - REGIONAL OVERVIEW MAP

as of 21 July 2021

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The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.