Afghanistan Ranked Among World’s 5 Most Neglected Displacement Crises

DID Press: Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that Afghanistan has become the world’s fifth-largest displacement crisis amid a sharp decline in international humanitarian assistance and worsening economic conditions.

In its latest report, the NRC said Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries facing the most severe displacement crises, following Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, and Yemen.

The organization cautioned that shrinking humanitarian funding and persistent economic hardships are making life increasingly difficult for millions of displaced people and vulnerable communities across Afghanistan.

According to the report, decades of conflict, insecurity, economic decline, natural disasters, and large-scale internal displacement have placed immense pressure on Afghan communities.

The NRC also expressed concern over declining international support, noting that only 16 percent of the funding required for Afghanistan’s humanitarian response has been secured this year.

The funding shortfall has severely affected assistance programs in key sectors, including shelter, food security, education, and healthcare, the report said.

UN figures cited in the report indicate that humanitarian agencies sought approximately $1.7 billion to address Afghanistan’s needs last year, but received only about $200 million, leaving a significant gap in relief efforts.

The organization said Afghanistan’s political isolation, declining international attention, and limited economic opportunities have further deepened the displacement crisis.

The NRC called on donor countries and international organizations to increase humanitarian funding and support measures aimed at preventing further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.