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Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis: The Plight of Afghan Refugees

16:38August 29, 2023

In this episode of Need to Know, John Thon Majok, Director of the Wilson Center’s Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative, discusses the ongoing challenges faced by Afghan refugees in the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan with host John Milewski. They explore the complex issues surrounding Afghan refugees who have found temporary homes and those that remain internally displaced within the country. Majok describes the root causes of displacement and the long-term commitment that will be necessary to address this global crisis effectively.

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Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis: The Plight of Afghan Refugees

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John Thon Majok

John Thon Majok

Director of Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI); Deputy Director of Development

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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