What is Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Shanghai cooperation organization (SCO) is the largest regional organization in the world, holding 42% of the world's population, 20% of its area, and 25% of the GDP. Afghanistan has been the least peaceful country for eight consecutive years. The SCO countries surround Afghanistan, and Afghanistan is an observer in the organization. Afghanistan is in crisis due to internal and external factors. Millions of people are internally displaced; many fled to other countries, and two-thirds of the Afghan population need humanitarian assistance to survive. Afghanistan remained a source of cross-border terrorism and drug trafficking. The hasty withdrawal of the U.S. forces, the non-recognization status of the Taliban government, and the sanctions have complexed the matter. Neighbouring countries are worried about the spillover effect. If the Afghan issues are not addressed, it would worsen the security situation in the region. Can SCO play an active role in solving Afghan problems? This chapter examines the potential role of the SCO, its limitations, and challenges in resolving the Afghan issues.