SOCIETY — May 10, 2026

Islamic Emirate Distributes Residential Plots to Over 1,100 Returnee Families

The Islamic Emirate distributed 1,185 residential plots to returnees in six provinces, bringing the total number of distributed plots to approximately 20,000.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Hurriyat2 min read

Islamic Emirate Distributes Residential Plots to Over 1,100 Returnee Families
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The Islamic Emirate has distributed 1,185 residential land plots to returnee families across six provinces. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, announced the distribution as part of efforts to facilitate the resettlement of returning refugees.

The land was allocated to families in the provinces of Nangarhar, Laghman, Zabul, Farah, Sar-e Pol, and Kunduz. The process was managed by the Committee for the Permanent Settlement of Refugees and Land Distribution, which oversees the allocation of residential plots to those returning to Afghanistan.

While sources agree on the number of plots distributed in the most recent round, they provide differing figures for the cumulative total of land distributed to date. Hurriyat reports that 20,097 families have received land, noting that the volume of refugee returns has increased in conjunction with the change in season. In contrast, RTA reports that the total number of plots distributed nationwide is 20,009.

Read the original reporting at RTA

Reliability assessment

Two independent sources corroborate the core event and the specific provinces involved. RTA provides direct, on-record attribution to a named official (Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat). The minor discrepancy in the cumulative total does not undermine the reliability of the event itself.

The source language reads straight.

Independent web corroboration

An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.

Across the newsrooms

Where reports agree

  • 1,185 residential plots were distributed yesterday
  • Distribution occurred in Nangarhar, Laghman, Zabul, Farah, Sar-e Pol, and Kunduz

Where reports differ

  • The total number of plots distributed so far (Hurriyat reports 20,097, while RTA reports 20,009)

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SocietyRefugees, Land Distribution, Islamic Emirate, Returnees

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