Afghans fled for a better future but 2 years later, it’s a dream for most

Lamha Nabizada currently teaches English to refugees in Maryland. [Courtesy: Lamha Nabizada]

Millions of Afghans have fled persecution and poverty since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, and many are stuck in limbo in countries around the world with few rights and freedoms and with no hope for a better future.

Nearly 3.6 million Afghans left the country from 2021 to 2022 amid a humanitarian crisis, the majority of them escaping to neighbouring countries, according to data shared by the International Organization for Migration.