humanitarian crisis
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Afghanistan
Humanitarian Crisis Warning After Severe Flooding in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has warned of a growing humanitarian emergency following recent flash floods in eastern Afghanistan, where approximately 2,000 families have been affected in Nangarhar Province. Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the region, leaving thousands…
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Afghanistan
UN Warns Afghan Women and Children Face Growing Hunger Crisis
DID Press: United Nations has warned that worsening economic conditions, widespread unemployment, and climate change are intensifying food insecurity in Afghanistan, placing millions of people — especially women and children — at risk of malnutrition. According to the UN, the…
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Afghanistan
EU–Taliban Talks Planned in Brussels Over Afghan Deportations
DID Press: Officials from European Union are expected to hold talks with representatives of the Taliban in Brussels in the coming weeks to discuss the deportation of Afghan nationals, a move raising human rights concerns amid Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.…
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Brazil Calls on US to End Cuba Blockade
DID Press: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged US to end its long-standing blockade on Cuba, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and the right of its people to self-determination. Lula da Silva stated that it is…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Delivers 530T of Aid to Gaza via Rafah Crossing
DID Press: A shipment of 530 tons of humanitarian assistance from Afghanistan has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing, as international relief efforts continue to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Official sources said the aid consignment—comprising food…
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Afghanistan
Drought and Floods Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: Simultaneous impact of political instability and climate-related shocks in Afghanistan is placing millions of citizens at serious risk and increasing the need for urgent humanitarian assistance. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, Afghanistan faces severe challenges in…
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Afghanistan
Islamic Relief Warns Over Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Islamic Relief Worldwide reported that escalating clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani army have forced thousands of families in eastern Afghanistan to flee their homes, leaving them in increasingly dire conditions. The aid agency highlighted severe shortages of…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Contact Group to Meet in Astana; Focus on Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: The next meeting of the Afghanistan Contact Group, composed of special representatives from countries engaged in Afghanistan affairs, will be held on February 16, 2026 in Astana, announced Kazakhstan’s embassy in Uzbekistan. The session will focus on Afghanistan’s…
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Afghanistan
UN OCHA Warns of $190.8m Health Funding Gap for Afghanistan in 2026
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says an estimated 14.4 million people in Afghanistan will require health services in 2026, warning that critical funding is needed to sustain lifesaving care. According to OCHA, humanitarian health…
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Afghanistan
US Envoy to UNSC: Taliban Not a Trustworthy Partner
DID Press: US representative at the UN Security Council delivered a sharp critique of the Taliban, stating that Washington’s priority remains reducing the threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He described the Taliban as an “unreliable partner” and held…
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