INTERNATIONAL — June 24, 2026
European Union Allocates 20 Million Euros to Support Afghan Returnees
The assistance will fund health care, protection, vocational training, and small business support through the International Organization for Migration for returnees from Iran and Pakistan as well as internally displaced Afghans.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
The European Union has allocated 20 million euros to the International Organization for Migration to assist Afghan returnees and internally displaced people.
The funding will support health care, emergency assistance, protection services, vocational training, and small business development, with attention to women and other vulnerable groups.
The assistance comes as Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis linked to large-scale returns from Iran and Pakistan, along with economic pressures and natural disasters.
One report noted that more than 2.8 million undocumented Afghan migrants returned in 2025, increasing strain on public services.
The same report stated that the new allocation forms part of more than 140 million euros the European Union has provided for displacement response in Afghanistan since 2022.
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Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the EU's €20 million allocation to IOM. The fact of the funding announcement is consistently reported despite minor differences in emphasis and additional details.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- EU allocates 20 million euros to support returnees in Afghanistan | Ariana News | Afghanistan Newsariananews.af
The European Union has announced a new 20 million euros funding package for the International Organization for Migration to expand assistance for returnees, internally displaced people, and host communities in high-return areas across Afghanistan
The European Union has allocated €20 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support health care and protection services for returnees and internally displaced people in Afghanistan, the EU delegation in Kabul announced ...
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- EU allocated exactly 20 million euros for Afghan returnees via IOM
- Aid targets returnees from Iran and Pakistan amid Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
- Assistance focuses on essential services including health, protection, and reintegration support
Where reports differ
- Specific program details: Source 1 emphasizes vocational training and SME support for women; Source 2 emphasizes health services and protection for returnees and IDPs
- Previous EU funding total (140 million euros since 2022) mentioned only in Source 1
- Returnee statistics (2.8 million in 2025) mentioned only in Source 1
- Named EU and IOM officials quoted only in Source 1
Filed by 2 outlets
Afghanistan International
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Khaama Press
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International — European Union, IOM, Afghan returnees, Humanitarian aid, Displacement
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