Visit to Afghanistan for the first time, Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie broke into tears after witnessing the plight of refugees who have returned home.
The actress, who wore a traditional robe, spent Wednesday and Thursday visiting poverty-stricken families living in squalid conditions in Nangarhar and Kabul, reports mirror.co.uk.
"Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001 more than five million Afghans have returned home. Afghanistan has been struggling to absorb such massive returns," she said.
"These families have been displaced for nearly 30 years and many of them face difficulties, including food, shelter and basic services like health care and education. They suffered a lot but they remain gracious, "she added.
Angelina Jolie visited Afghanistan as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The actress, who wore a traditional robe, spent Wednesday and Thursday visiting poverty-stricken families living in squalid conditions in Nangarhar and Kabul, reports mirror.co.uk.
"Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001 more than five million Afghans have returned home. Afghanistan has been struggling to absorb such massive returns," she said.
"These families have been displaced for nearly 30 years and many of them face difficulties, including food, shelter and basic services like health care and education. They suffered a lot but they remain gracious, "she added.
Angelina Jolie visited Afghanistan as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
