UN: $539M Needed for Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan

DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) announced it urgently need $539 million in funding to support millions of people in Afghanistan over the next six months.

In its latest report, WFP warned that the hunger crisis in Afghanistan is worsening day by day, with women, children, and returning migrants among the most affected by the deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

According to the agency, nearly 10 million people in Afghanistan are expected to face food shortages during the summer.

The situation has been exacerbated by a sharp decline in international aid and the forced return of Afghanistani migrants from neighboring countries, creating severe challenges for the already fragile humanitarian landscape.

WFP emphasized the urgent need for immediate action, saying that securing the required funding is critical to saving millions of lives.

It also called for special attention to vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, who are disproportionately impacted by the