Where Have Afghan Refugees Gone?
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Where Have Afghan Refugees Gone?

October 11, 2021 3:17 pm (EST)

Where Have Afghan Refugees Gone?
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There were 2.8 million Afghan refugees in 2020, half of whom were living in Pakistan. Here are the countries that could host many of the Afghans fleeing the country after the Taliban’s takeover.

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