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Afghanistan: Tajikistan Builds Camp for Potential Overflow of Afghan Refugees
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KABUL, 17 April 2022, (TON): Tajikistan state media reported that Tajikistan government built a temporary camp south of the capital Dushanbe for a possible overflow of Afghan refugees.
Tajikistani officials said the camps have been prepared with the support of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Save the Children, and the Agha Khan foundation.
Hamida Yousufi, the spokeswoman of the Tajikistan Emergency Committee said “the camp consists of 64 tents and includes facilities with electricity, water systems, bathrooms and kitchens.”
Afghan experts welcomed the decision and called it a good move to assist Afghanistan people.
Mahdi Arefi, international relations said expert “move by Tajikistan is a signal of a contribution for Afghan civilians who may seek safety in case of any military and security threats happening in the northern provinces of Afghanistan.”
Meanwhile, the United Nations high Commission for Refugees urged all countries to provide more support for Afghan refugees.
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