Saturday, February 26, 2011

Afghan repatriation to begin March 1

PESHAWAR – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees will start a voluntary repatriation programme for Afghans March 1, it announced in a February 25 press release.

The UN refugee agency will facilitate repatriation for registered Afghan nationals from centres in Quetta and Peshawar. The agency increased a cash assistance grant for Afghans opting to repatriate by 50%, to an average of US $150 per person, depending on the family’s return distance.

Afghans approaching the repatriation centres are asked to bring valid Proof of Registration cards.

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