Pakistan: Invisible People, Visible Consequences - Field Report

Author(s)
Younès, K. and Duplat, P.
Publication language
English
Pages
4pp
Date published
24 Jun 2009
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Conflict, violence & peace, Funding and donors, Forced displacement and migration, Internal Displacement
Countries
Pakistan
Organisations
Refugees International

Pakistan is witnessing the largest population movement since its independence in 1947. Needs are enormous, as millions of people have fled without anything and sought shelter in camps or with relatives. Yet, the implications of this humanitarian crisis and growing instability have not been adequately recognized. U.S. and international funding is urgently required to support the UN and aid agencies who are struggling to respond to the most pressing needs and to prepare for future displacement. The UN must also take steps to ensure that no one is forced to return home and to reduce conflicts of interest by the Pakistani military as it leads the relief effort.