That means an estimated 3. In addition to those within Afghanistan's borders, about 2. This year, Afghans have also had to deal with a severe drought and food shortages across most of the country. Mary-Ellen McGroarty, WFP country director for Afghanistan, said last week that unless emergency food and medical supplies arrived soon, the "already horrendous situation" would become "an absolute catastrophe, a complete humanitarian disaster". Neighbouring countries Pakistan and Iran saw the highest numbers of Afghanistan's refugees and asylum seekers last year.
Almost 1. Germany was third, with more than ,, while Turkey took nearly , When looking at asylum seeker numbers only - those who have applied for sanctuary in another country but whose claims have not yet been granted - Turkey, Germany and Greece top the list, with about ,, 33, and 20, respectively. Although there are no Afghan asylum seekers in Iran, those with refugee cards - an official document recognising their status - are able to access the country's health and education systems.
The UN has called on its member states to help Afghan people in "their darkest hour of need" - but while some countries have offered refugees a safe haven, others have indicated they will not be giving sanctuary to those fleeing the crisis.
Both Pakistan and Iran have said that they cannot cope with a further influx of Afghan refugees. Officials in both countries have said that any refugees that do arrive will have to stay in camps near the border until they can return to Afghanistan.
Uzbekistan has said it will help transfer Afghans to third countries but will only host refugees temporarily. The Tajikistan government previously offered to accept up to , refugees but it's unclear if any have been allowed in yet.
Turkmenistan has said its airspace can be used for evacuation flights but it hasn't made any commitment to take in refugees itself. In Turkey , the government has urged European countries to take responsibility for any new migrant crisis, saying Turkey would not be "Europe's migrant storage unit". The country has stepped up construction of a border wall with Iran to thwart those entering illegally.
Officials in several European Union countries say they are keen to avoid a repeat of the migrant crisis, when there was a populist backlash against large numbers of Syrian refugees being allowed to enter EU territory.
France , which evacuated more than 2, people from Kabul airport, mostly Afghans, has indicated it will accept some refugees but has not specified a number. Germany has also not specified a number but Chancellor Angela Merkel has said as many as 40, people still in the country may have a right to be evacuated to Germany if they feel they are endangered.
Other EU countries, like Austria , Poland and Switzerland have said they will not accept any new Afghan arrivals and are upping their border security to guard against illegal arrivals.
The UK has said it will take in 5, Afghans in as part of a scheme to resettle 20, over the next few years, focusing on those at greatest risk from the Taliban. Other countries on this list, such as South Sudan, have also produced refugees as a result of conflict. Others have faced other issues, such as food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or droughts and natural disasters in Afghanistan in addition to conflict.
Refugees By Country The ten host countries with the highest number of refugees are: Turkey 3. The seven countries of origin that account for the most refugees in the world today are: Syria 6. We are now at the highest population on record. You can check out our breakdown of migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally-displaced for the key differences.
Over , Burundians living as refugees up by over 40, compared to last year. For being the tenth-largest refugee crisis, however, it is also one of the least-funded. Almost all Burundian refugees live in neighboring countries like Tanzania , refugees , Rwanda 68, , the Democratic Republic of Congo 43, , Uganda 32, , Kenya 4, , and Zambia 4, However, this creates a knock-on effect of strained resources within host communities. Many of those who have fled Burundi did so in the wake of violent political unrest that began in While security has improved over the last five years, further instability has been fueled by an economic downturn and extreme food insecurity.
Climate disasters, and political crises have caused thousands to flee Burundi in the last few years. Concern has operated in Burundi since , focusing on livelihoods, nutrition, and health. Our community-based health and nutrition interventions focus especially on those who have been excluded from the health system. The Zoumati family stands outside their makeshift shelter in the Mpoko displacement camp near the airport in Bangui, Central African Republic. Since late , the people of Central African Republic have suffered bouts of sectarian violence that have displaced over 1 million people.
As of December, , that includes over , refugees. Since late , the people of Central African Republic have suffered bouts of sectarian violence that have displaced over 1 million. This escalation in violence which has been ongoing since CAR gained independence from France in has made it increasingly dangerous for citizens to live in the country — and for humanitarian organizations to work in the country.
Concern has been operational in CAR since , with the main goals of providing humanitarian assistance and building the resilience of communities affected by ongoing conflict. Many Sudanese are fleeing protracted violence or climate change-induced drought and famine. Nearly , have taken refuge in South Sudan the site of ongoing conflict and food insecurity. Over Concern has been in the country for more than 34 years.
We also work to support the areas of Sudan that function as host communities for the 1. A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's past can help us to see how a history of violence and instability has shaped the current situation. Over , Congolese refugees were recorded in the summer of This does not include over 4. Concern has been in the DRC for over 25 years, with emergency response among our top priorities. Displaced families collect SIM cards for emergency cash phone transfers from Concern Worldwide at a displacement camp in Mogadishu, Somalia.
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