UN Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan Amid Funding Shortages
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the hunger crisis in Afghanistan is rapidly deteriorating, with a lack of nutritious food posing a serious threat to children’s health.
The United Nations agency stated that due to a significant reduction in funding, it can currently provide aid to only a limited number of needy families in Afghanistan. Concerns are mounting over nutrition in the country, especially with the approach of winter.
The WFP emphasized that children’s access to adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right, which should not be overlooked due to financial constraints. However, under the current circumstances, millions of people—particularly in remote areas—are being deprived of this basic right.
The economic crisis caused by the suspension of international aid following the Taliban’s rise to power has been cited as a primary reason for the decline in humanitarian funding. The international community bears a moral responsibility for the worsening poverty and food insecurity in Afghanistan.
The WFP has urged donor countries to provide immediate and effective assistance before the harsh winter threatens the lives of tens of thousands of children and families at risk.
