POLITICS — April 12, 2026

Nangarhar Deputy Governor Meets UNAMA Head to Discuss Support for Returnees and Disaster-Affected Families

Nangarhar Deputy Governor Mawlawi Ghulam Rahman Haydari met UNAMA Head Georgitte Gagnon to discuss aid for returnees and families impacted by natural disasters. Gagnon commended local cooperation with UN agencies and pledged ongoing support amid recent floods in the province.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat2 min read

JALALABAD, Afghanistan -- Nangarhar Deputy Governor Mawlawi Ghulam Rahman Haydari met with Georgitte Gagnon, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), to discuss support for returnees and families affected and displaced by natural disasters.

The meeting focused on the needs of these groups, with Haydari providing suggestions to Gagnon on how to address challenges faced by returnees, disaster-affected families, and those displaced.

Gagnon praised the cooperation between Nangarhar's local administration and UN-related institutions. She assured the continuation of assistance to those in need.

The UNAMA head also noted losses incurred in Nangarhar from recent rains and floods.

The encounter was reported by the Nangarhar Province Media Office.

Read the original reporting at Hurriyat

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