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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that in 2025, 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, will require humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.
In its latest report, UNICEF has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is continuing to worsen, and the country will face widespread humanitarian needs in 2025. UNICEF highlighted the alarming statistics of 2025 showing that around 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, will be in urgent need of emergency aid and assistance. These figures underline the pressing need for continuous humanitarian support to assist the most vulnerable populations in the country.
This situation reflects a severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with millions struggling to survive amid a deteriorating environment. UNICEF emphasized that the ongoing crisis is exacerbated by a range of factors, including natural disasters and climate change, making the living conditions of the population even more difficult.
As the country faces immense challenges, the need for sustained humanitarian aid becomes increasingly critical to alleviate human suffering and improve the lives of vulnerable individuals. UNICEF stressed the necessity of continued international support in order to address these urgent needs effectively.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also reported that as Ramadan approaches in Afghanistan, nearly 15 million people are facing severe food insecurity. OCHA’s latest report highlighted that millions of people are unsure where their next meal will come from, and 3.1 million people are currently grappling with acute hunger.
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has reached alarming levels, particularly after the Taliban took power in 2021. This power shift has exacerbated the economic and social hardships for millions of people, especially women and children. The ongoing conflict, the collapse of the Afghanistan economy, and the restrictions on aid have left the population vulnerable to malnutrition, disease, and extreme poverty.
The international community must urgently address the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, as the country faces unprecedented challenges. Without sustained and comprehensive humanitarian support, the future of millions of Afghans, particularly children, remains bleak.
This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.
