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Afghanistan
EU Reaffirms Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Afghan people, pledging continued humanitarian assistance and backing for women’s rights as Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most severe and complex humanitarian crises. In a post on X,…
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OCHA: Investing in Girls’ Education Means Investing in Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has warned that depriving girls of education threatens the country’s future, emphasizing that investment in girls’ education is an investment in Afghanistan’s long-term development. OCHA quoted a…
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Taliban Reject UN Population Estimate for Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s National Statistics and Information Authority under the Taliban has rejected the United Nations’ estimate of the country’s population, claiming international agencies inflate the figures to attract humanitarian funding. The authority estimates Afghanistan’s population at 37.2 million, compared…
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OCHA: Return of Migrants Pushes Afghanistan’s Population to 48.6 Million
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that Afghanistan’s population has reached 48.6 million in 2026, citing the large-scale return of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries as a key factor behind the increase. In its…
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UN: 175 Mine and UXO Casualties Reported in Afghanistan in 5 Months
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says at least 175 people were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Afghanistan between January and May 2026, with children accounting for 75 percent of the…
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UN Warns Water and Sanitation Crisis Threatens 16M Afghans
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned that millions of people in Afghanistan will face severe shortages of safe drinking water and sanitation services this year, highlighting a deepening humanitarian crisis. According to OCHA’s latest…
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OCHA: Millions of Afghan Children Face Severe Malnutrition Crisis in 2026
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis could leave 3.7 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in 2026. According to the report, malnutrition indicators are rising across 26…
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UNSC Warns of Deepening Humanitarian and Security Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: A meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan was marked by sharp criticism of Taliban policies, renewed warnings over the country’s deteriorating humanitarian and security situation, and an unusually tense exchange between representatives of Afghanistan and…
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Only 16% of Funding Secured
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a severe funding shortfall in Afghanistan’s aid response plan, saying only 269 million dollars—about 16% of the required 1.71 billion dollars—has been secured so far. In…
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OCHA Warns Restrictions Worsen Maternal Mortality Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with approximately 600 deaths per 100,000 live births. In its latest report, OCHA emphasized…
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