Border clashes in Torkham have displaced about 1,500 families

Nangarhar refugee’s department has reported that recent border clashes in Torkham have displaced about 1,500 families.

According to the department, the displaced families have been relocated to a camp in Lal Pur district of Nangarhar province.

Zahidullah Zahid, the financial and administrative officer of the department, stated, “About 400 families are currently in the camp, where we have provided shelter. Most of the remaining displaced are staying with their relatives living in this area.” 

Meanwhile, the Afghan Red Crescent Society distributed bread, dates, and cooked meat and rice to these families.

“Each family received 12 kilograms of dates, 10 loaves of bread, and 5 parcels of cooked meat and rice,” said Fazl Rahman Fayaz, head of the Afghan Red Crescent in Nangarhar.

Displaced families, who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the clashes, expressed gratitude for the aid but urged the government to address their uncertain future.

Local authorities in Nangarhar also confirmed that the situation in Torkham remains critical, with the border crossing closed for the 15th consecutive day.