Bruno Lemarchand, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan, stated in a New York briefing that Afghanistan is confronting a severe and escalating humanitarian crisis following five years of Taliban rule. Lemarchand emphasized that widespread legal restrictions and a dramatic reduction in humanitarian funding\u2014from $2 billion three years ago to only $570 million this year\u2014have exacerbated the problems faced by the population. He added that approximately 700 primary healthcare centers across Afghanistan have closed over the past year, severely limiting people’s access to essential health services. The UN deputy representative further highlighted the massive return of displaced persons, regional instability, and the unprecedented intensification of the El Ni\u00f1o weather pattern, forecasting a sharp increase in humanitarian needs through 2027. He called on the international community not to abandon Afghanistan and warned that the consequences of the humanitarian crisis threaten not only Afghanistan but also regional security, stability, and migration routes. The United Nations has reported that more than 20 million people in Afghanistan currently require humanitarian assistance\u2014a situation partly caused by the Taliban administration\u2019s restrictions and policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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