POLITICS — March 21, 2026
Islamic Emirate Deputy Prime Minister Assures Support for Returning Refugees During Kabul Camp Visit
Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Islamic Emirate Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, visited Kabul's Capital Terminal refugee camp and pledged support for returnees including shelter, basic services and jobs. He urged officials to prioritize their needs and encouraged refugees to aid the country's development.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by RTA — 2 min read
Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, visited the Capital Terminal temporary refugee camp in Kabul and stated that officials are working to provide returning refugees with shelter, basic services, job opportunities and other support.
Hanafi urged camp officials to pay close attention to refugee affairs and make every effort to assist returnees. He called on the refugees to contribute to the development and prosperity of Afghanistan.
According to a post on the Arg presidential palace's X page cited by Pajhwok Afghan News, Hanafi offered Eid greetings during the visit and toured key camp facilities, including the mosque, health center, tents and transportation areas, to assess services firsthand. He listened to refugees' concerns and assured them that necessary measures would be taken to address them.
The statement noted that the Deputy Head for Economic Affairs also urged officials to prioritize refugee issues.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
2 independent sources corroborate the core event of Hanafi's visit to the Capital Terminal refugee camp and his on-record statements pledging IEA support for returnees in shelter, services, and jobs; direct attribution to named high-ranking official (Deputy PM) via official Arg post and camp visit details
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Hanafi visited the temporary refugee camp (Capital Terminal) in Kabul
- IEA officials are providing or striving to provide returnees with shelter/housing, basic services, and employment/jobs
- Hanafi urged officials to prioritize and exert efforts for returnee affairs
- Hanafi encouraged returnees to participate in Afghanistan's development and prosperity
Where reports differ
- Specific areas toured (mosque, health center, etc.) only in Pajhwok
- Eid greetings and listening to concerns only in Pajhwok
- Mention of Deputy Head for Economic Affairs only in Pajhwok
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RTA
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Politics — Abdul Salam Hanafi, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, returning refugees, Capital Terminal camp, Kabul
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