"The return of millions of Afghans has increased the estimated population of Afghanistan by some 20 percent. Returnees have contributed importantly in many economic sectors, bringing skills, know-how, and capital accumulated during their life in exile. But this huge population movement has also challenged the country's socio-economic absorption capacities, particularly on poor rural communities with limited resources."
Edwards said the UNHCR is focusing its shelter program on rural areas because of the significant numbers of families that have returned there from both Pakistan and Iran.
The UNHCR said it believes in the future that refugees will be reluctant to return to Afghanistan unless security improves and there is continued economic and social development.
UNHCR spokesman Edwards describes current humanitarian conditions as fragile and says the agency plans to continue its housing program next year.
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