Half of Afghanistan’s Population in Need of Vital Aid
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, stated that after four years of Taliban rule, half of Afghanistan’s population requires critical humanitarian assistance.
“Kokcha News Agency” –
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, announced on Saturday (August 16) that half of Afghanistan’s population is in urgent need of vital aid following four years of Taliban control. Dujarric highlighted the Taliban’s restrictive policies, emphasizing that women and girls in Afghanistan are particularly vulnerable.
He explained that the Taliban administration has implemented a series of restrictive policies that have barred women and girls from education, the workforce, and public life. Dujarric described humanitarian aid to women and girls as a lifeline for their survival.
The UN spokesperson also pointed to the increasing number of returnees to Afghanistan, stating that the needs are growing as more people return. According to his data, since the beginning of this year, 1.7 million Afghan citizens have returned from Iran and Pakistan.
Dujarric noted that most returnees have limited connections to local communities and are struggling to find shelter and economic opportunities.
