UNHCR Reports Over Hundred of Thousands of Displaced People in Mideast
The agency highlighted ongoing clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, which have forced thousands of families to flee their homes. “We are also urgently calling for dialogue and de-escalation as violence intensifies,” the statement said.
In Iran, which hosts roughly 1.65 million Afghan refugees, approximately 100,000 people reportedly left Tehran within the first two days following US and Israeli strikes last Saturday. The UNHCR noted that, so far, there has been no major spike in cross-border movements from Iran related to these recent events.
In Lebanon, more than 84,000 individuals are taking shelter in nearly 400 collective sites, according to government reports cited by the agency. Additionally, over 30,000 people—mostly Syrians, with some Lebanese—have crossed into Syria since the escalation of hostilities began with Israel.
The agency also stressed that the situation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border remains volatile, with reports of internal displacement totaling an estimated 115,000 people in Afghanistan and 3,000 in Pakistan.
The UNHCR emphasized that ensuring safe passage for civilians who need to move or cross borders to reach safety is critical amid the ongoing crisis.
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