At least 15,000 have entered Pakistan within the past week. Pakistan, which already had two million Afghan refugees before these events, has responded by sealing the borders to avoid an influx of thousands more, fearing they would overwhelm the existing refugee camps. With borders closed, many Afghans have nowhere to go, and no food at home if they turn back. Some are trying to sneak into Pakistan by trekking through remote mountain passes. The suffering is escalating daily, and the world cannot turn its back.
Much more aid is needed.
One way to reinforce this message is for the United States to assist the ordinary Muslims who are suffering in Afghanistan by restoring aid and sending supplies to refugees in Pakistan. Join the Joliet Roundtable now to discuss current events and community news.