31/03/2026
📢 Statement by Afghan Development Organization (ADO)
Afghan Development Organization (ADO) welcomes the reopening of the Torkham Gate for Afghan refugees after a period of closure. This step is important and brings relief to many families who have been waiting to return home.
However, we express serious concern over the treatment of Afghan refugees. Closing routes while simultaneously placing pressure and hardship on vulnerable people is inconsistent with international humanitarian principles and human rights standards.
We call on the authorities in Pakistan to treat Afghan refugees with dignity and respect, and to ensure they are provided with adequate time and safe conditions to return to Afghanistan in a peaceful and organized manner. We also strongly urge that Torkham Gate remains open, so that all refugees can return smoothly and without further hardship.
🤝 ADO stands for humanity, dignity, and justice for all.
