Survey; Effective Policies on Return of Afghan Migrants

In a recent survey conducted by Did press to explore public views on the key factors influencing the return of Afghan migrants, respondents evaluated four main policy options. The results indicate a strong public tendency to prioritize political, security, and structural issues over purely material needs.

According to the survey, support for employment and education and changes in the behavior of the interim government each received 36% of the votes, placing them at the top of the list.

Establishing lasting security ranked third, with 28% of the responses.

In contrast, the option of providing land and housing to returning migrants received no support (0%), suggesting that the public sees migrant return as more dependent on political and institutional reforms than on welfare incentives.

Analysis of the Results
These findings show that the main concern for the public is the creation of a secure and stable environment rooted in human rights and access to employment and educational opportunities.

Notably, there is a clear lack of support for traditional return policies such as the distribution of land and housing—approaches once widely promoted, but now seemingly irrelevant to current public priorities.

Summary
Public opinion calls for fundamental changes in internal policies, a shift in the behavior of the interim government, and the development of sustainable opportunities that allow returning migrants to live dignified, meaningful lives. For any return policy to succeed, it must focus on governance reform, improved security, and support for human development.