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Afghanistan acceded to the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees in 2005, but has not implemented a national asylum framework. In 2014, Afghanistan received an influx of refugees from North Waziristan Agency; an estimated 125,000 individuals remain in a protracted refugee-like situation. Under its mandate, UNHCR has registered 371 asylumseekers and refugees of various nationalities in Kabul and other urban centres.

KEY INDICATORS

51,298 refugees from NWA biometrically registered in Khost province, including 16,423 in Gulan camp

35,949 re-verified refugees from NWA in Paktika province

8,570 families received food assistance in June 2017; 275 tents, 366 NFI kits including blankets, jerry cans and sanitary and kitchen items, along with 27 gas cylinders, have been distributed this year

Operational Context and Response

The Government of Afghanistan acceded to the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees in 2005. UNHCR continues to advocate with relevant government ministries and executive leadership for the enactment of a Refugee Law, and to offer technical support and training; however, at present there is no national asylum framework to regulate issues of refugee protection.

Under its mandate, UNHCR registers asylum-seekers and refugees in Afghanistan as a protection tool, with the aim to identify and assist persons with specific needs (PSN); support access to humanitarian assistance and essential services including education and health care; ensure freedom of movement and uphold basic rights; and provide a minimum safeguard against refoulement. UNHCR conducts Refugee Status Determination (RSD) in cases where the individual recognition of refugee status would lead to a durable solution, such as resettlement

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Afghanistan: Inter-Agency Refugee Operational Update, June 2017 - ReliefWeb