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Publié aujourd’hui @LeTemps Joined by @JFCautainEU, we look at the distinct cases + policy nuances and approaches between the opportunities lost/bad decisions in regards to #Afghanistan in 2021 (pre & post collapse) and the #Syria case unfolding today.

Well done @EUinAfghanistan Economic empowerment not only help in reducing poverty and dependency from humanitarian aid but also gives more space to Afghan women and men to engage authorities on societal issues.

#HumanRightsDay So much remains to be done...

Many Afghan refugees in Pakistan struggle to find work and make ends meet. Naiko lives near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He received educational training from @RESCUEorg, thanks to EU 🇪🇺 support, and is excited to become financially independent.

We came back to Afghanistan in May 2022 and since lived in Kabul. Recently we traveled to the north and east of the country. We returned from this trip with impressions, images, and memories that were positive for some and disturbing for others. https://t.co/9NdVZScNfJ

"The “frozen funds” policy is harmful, unethical, unacceptable and at odds with  human rights values. UAI has repeatedly advocated for the release of the sovereign reserves to help stabilize and grow the Afghan economy." @UAI_Initiative @UnfreezeAfghan #Afghanistan

We call on anyone perturbed by the situation in #Afghanistan to engage, locally and globally, as appropriate, to bring an end to a policy of manufactured poverty and disregard for the fundamental rights of Afghan citizens. https://t.co/8CbearGRJs

NEW UPDATE: UAI keeps spotlight on the immorality of a policy of collective punishment & #EconomicWar that is most harmful for at-risk, vulnerable #Afghans, a large proportion of whom are women and children. (Link below) #ReleaseFrozenAfghanFunds

#InternationalWomenDay First pic: Abortion rights enshrined in Constitution of France Second pic: A poster placated in Kabul Afghanistan

We emphasize 1) the need for a functioning economy as deprivation and displacement grows while humanitarian support plummets & 2) the monitored release of frozen assets as millions of hungry children face acute food insecurity. #ReleaseFrozenAfghanFunds https://t.co/T5pCYPsjPc

UAI Statement: #USA and #European governments' policy to block the re-capitalization of @AFGCentralbank – not releasing external reserve assets, US$9.1 billion, seized in 2021 – amounts to the collective punishment of impoverished Afghans.

Watch three people I greatly admire, Sulaiman @Binshah @FatimaGailani and @hameedhakimi have an important, meaningful and informative discussion on the state and challenges of education (for boys and girls) in Afghanistan today (and in the past) https://t.co/DP9Q6zUwyu

Expansion of the transit camp is being prepared, services put in place including free Internet, and Afghan private sector also contributing with food distribution.

Even if I stayed in Tokham a few hours only I could see well organised support to returnees thanks to a good cooperation UN - NGOs and local authorities. Capacities of the different actors still need to be beeffed to cope with the large influx of people.

"Part of the funding will also support Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan" Wise decision by @eu_echo to support Afghans in difficulties after being forced to leave neighbouring countries. Yesterday I visited Tokham one of the two main crossing points Afghanistan -Pakistan

"We need to make sure that the law is on the frontline" #ICC Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC Hoping that #EU strong supporter of @IntlCrimCourt will provide necessary means to #ICC for justice to prevail #CeasefireNOW

Very positive step by @JuttaUrpilainen on #Afghanistan. Those funds complement @eu_echo humanitarian funding. #EU should also explore how to lift economic sanctions, which are the main reasons for economic and humanitarian crisis for last 2 years. @UAI_Initiative @UnfreezeAfghan

As someone witnessing the suffering of Afghans on a daily basis, I fully agree. Last year @WFP_Afghanistan provided support to 23 million Afghans. Today to 2 million only. Let's put geopolitics aside, provide necessary assistance & support to economy recovery. @UAI_Initiative

3/3 A revived Afghan economy will alleviate some suffering of the Afghan population, give them hope, strengths & enable them for positive changes in Afghanistan. @UAI_Initiative @UnfreezeAfghan