The UNHCR reported that the return of 2 million Afghan refugees marked the largest repatriation in three decades. High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers highlighted the ongoing challenges despite this progress, with 4 million Afghans still abroad. The overall number of people assisted by UNHCR dropped to just under 20 million, fueled by Afghan returns. Progress was noted in troubled areas like Sri Lanka and Angola, but challenges persist in regions such as Liberia, Western Sahara, and Burundi. Fundamental improvements in the treatment of Africans globally were emphasized as necessary.
