Social Affairs
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OCHA Warns of Funding Shortfalls as Humanitarian Needs Rise in Afghanistan
OCHA warns that funding shortages are limiting aid as humanitarian needs rise in Afghanistan amid ongoing poverty and hunger.
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Inactive traffic lights worsen congestion in Jalalabad
Residents of Jalalabad say inactive traffic lights have worsened congestion and made daily travel and hospital transfers more difficult.
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Construction of Girls’ School Begins in Farah’s Anardara District
Construction has begun on a girls' school in Farah's Anardara district, expected to educate 300 students.
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UN says natural disasters have affected 97,000 people in Afghanistan this year
OCHA says natural disasters have affected 97,320 people in Afghanistan since January, with floods causing the most damage.
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UNICEF Says Funding Shortfall Is Worsening Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis
UNICEF says a major funding shortfall is worsening Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, with millions still in need of aid.
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724 Aid Trucks Enter Afghanistan from Pakistan, UN Says
The UN says 724 aid trucks entered Afghanistan from Pakistan as food insecurity worsens and border disruptions hinder relief efforts.
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OCHA Says Funding Shortfall Puts Afghanistan Aid Efforts at Risk
OCHA says a funding shortfall threatens humanitarian aid in Afghanistan as food insecurity rises and millions remain in need.
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Illegal Logging in Nuristan Prompts Creation of 9 Local Councils
Nuristan officials say nine local councils and a green unit are working to stop illegal logging and timber smuggling.
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UN says natural disasters affected more than 92,000 people in Afghanistan in 2026
OCHA says natural disasters affected over 92,000 people in Afghanistan in 2026, with floods causing most of the damage.
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UNICEF says 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan remain barred from education
UNICEF says 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan are still barred from education beyond primary school under Taliban rule.