Kabul(The COW News Digital)Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with the number of children suffering from severe food shortages surpassing 4 million, according to a recent report by the United Nations. Overall, around 17 million Afghans are currently affected by hunger and extreme poverty under the Taliban government, highlighting the country’s escalating food insecurity.
International aid organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP), have warned that without immediate and effective intervention, the situation could deteriorate further. The UN and humanitarian agencies are urging the global community to prioritize the delivery of food, medical assistance, and basic services to vulnerable populations, especially children, to prevent a major catastrophe.
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The WFP report emphasizes that malnourished children in Afghanistan face not only weakened physical health but also a compromised immune system, making them more susceptible to disease and increasing the risk of mortality. Aid groups stress that the humanitarian crisis is compounded by harsh winter conditions, with many families lacking adequate shelter, warm clothing, and fuel to survive the cold months.
Afghanistan’s ongoing economic crisis has further intensified the hardships faced by ordinary citizens. Limited employment opportunities, a fragile economy, and international sanctions have left millions of families unable to meet their basic needs. Reports indicate that daily life has become increasingly difficult, with children and adults alike struggling to access food, clean water, and essential healthcare.
Since the Taliban assumed power, economic activity has slowed, and international aid delivery has faced obstacles, further worsening the situation. Afghan media reports highlight families living in dire conditions, with children exposed to cold without proper clothing and households unable to purchase heating fuel.
UNICEF has also raised alarms, stating that the ongoing malnutrition crisis is threatening the survival and long-term development of Afghan children. The agency stresses that urgent, coordinated global action is necessary to address both immediate food needs and the broader structural issues contributing to poverty and hunger.
Humanitarian experts emphasize that a failure to act now could lead to a full-scale emergency, with devastating consequences for millions of Afghan children and families. As winter intensifies, the call for international support becomes even more urgent to mitigate one of the gravest humanitarian crises in the world today.
