Afghanistan has been grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis since the Taliban took power in 2021, according to recent reports. The United Nations states that over 23.7 million people in Afghanistan have limited access to humanitarian aid.
An international journal reports that among those dependent on humanitarian assistance, more than 25% are women and over 52% are children. The UN and other organizations claim that aid intended for the public has been diverted by the Taliban to support terrorist organizations.
During the Taliban's three-year rule, the economic system, education, and health department have been severely neglected. This year, less than 25% of aid reached the Afghan people, resulting in the closure of over 300 mobile health teams and leaving 12.4 million people facing a food crisis, as per UN reports.
Humanitarian workers in Afghanistan warn that the reduction in international aid is pushing Afghans towards further hardships. The UN emphasizes that the Taliban's rule has made the Afghan population dependent on international aid, both economically and socially.
The international community is urged to take immediate action to halt the deterioration of human rights and restore hope for the people of Afghanistan.
