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The US State Department has confirmed reports of its suspension of aid to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan and Yemen.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the aid was suspended due to concerns about its diversion in favor of the Islamic Emirate.
In a press briefing, she added that the decision was based on intelligence assessments and longstanding concerns about the Islamic Emirate’s interference in humanitarian activities.
The spokesperson said: “We have terminated a limited number of World Food Programme programs based on specific country or program level priorities. But what is the story here is that the largest group of World Food Programme awards terminated were in Yemen and Afghanistan.”
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Meanwhile, some Kabul residents have called on the international community to continue providing aid to Afghanistan, stressing the importance of addressing the population’s hardships during these difficult times.
“Our request to the Islamic Emirate and the international community is not to cut aid to us. We are poor and helpless people. I live in a house for which I pay 3,000 afghani in monthly rent and I don’t know how to even come up with that amount. I am truly struggling,” said Naqibullah, a Kabul resident.
Nevertheless, the Ministry of Economy once again emphasized that international aid—especially from the US—should not be politicized. The ministry stated that continuing such aid could help alleviate some of the country’s economic challenges.
Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy, said: “Humanitarian aid from international organizations is vital during crises to help people and is important for economic growth, societal progress, and reducing poverty and inequality. It should not be used for political objectives.”
Yesterday, Reuters reported that the Trump administration also plans to cut the remaining aid to Afghanistan.
This news is sourced from [Tolo News] and is for informational purposes only.
