‘God will surely provide’: Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return from neighbouring countries
Millions of Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan amid deportation drives, intensifying competition for work and housing in Afghanistan. Residents in Jawzjan province describe falling job prospects, rising rents and food insecurity, while drought is adding pressure on water supplies in Aqcha.
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