WFP Raises Alarm as 47 UN Food Trucks Stranded at Torkham Crossing

The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Torkham border crossing. The agency reported that at least 47 trucks carrying United Nations food supplies are stranded on the other side of the Torkham border in Peshawar, Pakistan.

On Wednesday, March 12, the WFP issued a statement saying that if the Torkham crossing is reopened, it would allow the resumption of food shipments from the agency’s warehouse in Peshawar by mid-March.

The report further stated that the trucks, which are carrying 1,200 tons of humanitarian aid, primarily food, have been stuck at the Torkham border. Many of these trucks have been waiting for weeks to cross.

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The Torkham crossing, located between Afghanistan and Pakistan, was shut down three weeks ago on February 21 due to disagreements and clashes between the IEA forces and Pakistan. This closure has resulted in significant damage and created serious challenges for patients and travelers.

While the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce had announced a meeting between business representatives and chambers of commerce from both countries, no results have been achieved so far from these discussions.

The Torkham border is a crucial crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with hundreds of trucks and thousands of people passing through daily. The continued closure of the border not only disrupts trade but also severely impacts the delivery of humanitarian aid, leading to growing concerns about food insecurity in Afghanistan.

Reopening the Torkham crossing is vital for resuming both commercial activities and the transportation of humanitarian aid, which is desperately needed in the region.

This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.