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Global Forced Displacement Reaches Record 122.6 Million, Says UNHCR
UNHCR reports 122.6 million forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Displacement increased by 5%; Afghanistan and Syria have high refugee populations.
Tuesday, 17 September , 2024 -
UNHCR Assists Over 111,000 Afghan Refugees
UNHCR has assisted 111,700 Afghan returnees since September of last year, with 48% of recipients being women and 2.5% individuals with disabilities, many holding temporary asylum cards from Pakistan.
Saturday, 7 September , 2024 -
UNICEF Warns of Kabul’s Groundwater Depletion by 2030
UNICEF warns that Kabul’s groundwater could be depleted by 2030 due to urbanization and climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting recent visits to assess water shortages.
Sunday, 25 August , 2024 -
International Organization for Migration Creates Jobs in Afghanistan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) created employment opportunities for 2,482 individuals in Afghanistan from the beginning of this year until September, along with supporting training courses and Afghan-owned businesses.
Wednesday, 21 August , 2024 -
$1 Billion Funded to Support Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) received $1 billion in funding from donor countries, highlighting the challenges Afghanistan has faced over the past decade due to conflict, instability, and natural disasters.
Tuesday, 20 August , 2024 -
Over 15 Million Afghans Face Severe Food Insecurity, UN Report Warns
The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024 -
World Food Program: $650 Million Needed to Aid Afghanistan
The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has requested $650 million in funding to continue its aid efforts.
Thursday, 8 August , 2024 -
Kyrgyzstan to Transmit Electricity to Pakistan via Afghanistan
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to transfer electricity to Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 24 July , 2024 -
Taliban Spokesman Denies Rumors of Hekmatyar’s Dismissal
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has refuted circulating rumors regarding the expulsion of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami, from his residence in Kabul.
Monday, 8 July , 2024 -
Torkham Border Closure Due to Internal Disputes in Pakistan
Local reports indicate that the Torkham border, a crucial passage between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been temporarily shut down to all forms of traffic amid internal issues within Pakistan.
Tuesday, 2 July , 2024 -
Over 15 Million Afghans Face Severe Food Insecurity, UN Report Warns
The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 13 June , 2024 -
Trade Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Declines Amid Political Instability
Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently met with a delegation from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Khanjan Alkozi, in Lahore, Pakistan.
Monday, 10 June , 2024 -
One-Third of Afghanistan’s Population Facing Hunger, UN Reports
The United Nations World Food Program has highlighted a dire situation in Afghanistan, stating that nearly half of the country’s population requires humanitarian aid to survive.
Wednesday, 22 May , 2024 -
UN Requests Urgent Aid for Flood Victims in Afghanistan
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, has called for immediate aid to flood victims in the country.
Saturday, 18 May , 2024 -
Climate Crisis Intensifies Hunger in Afghanistan, WFP Warns
The World Food Program (WFP) has issued a warning that the climate crisis in Afghanistan is worsening hunger, highlighting the devastating impact of recent floods across the country.
Saturday, 11 May , 2024 -
Taliban: International Sanctions Erode Afghan Purchasing Power
Hedayatullah Badri, the head of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, stated during a meeting with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations that international sanctions have significantly impacted the Afghan population.
Saturday, 11 May , 2024 -
Save the Children: Over 6 Million Afghan Children to Face Hunger
Save the Children has announced that about one-third of Afghan children will endure hunger this year.
Thursday, 9 May , 2024 -
Over 15 Million Afghans Facing Hunger, WFP Reports
Philip Croft, the spokesperson for the World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan, has reported that approximately 15.8 million individuals in Afghanistan, predominantly women and children, are currently experiencing hunger.
Monday, 6 May , 2024 -
Rising Interest in Afghan Tourism Despite Warnings
Two UK-based travel agencies have reported a surge in interest for tours to Afghanistan.
Sunday, 28 April , 2024 -
OCHA: The West must stop its double standards towards Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted a significant funding gap for its humanitarian projects in Afghanistan, revealing that only $87 million of the required $3 billion has been secured this year.
Saturday, 20 April , 2024
