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Winter Crisis in Afghanistan: World Food Programme Urgently Appeals for $400 Million

As Afghanistan grapples with a deepening food crisis and a struggling economy, the World Food Programme (WFP) has called for an essential funding of $400 million to support communities in the Taliban-ruled nation. With winter approaching, WFP faces a significant challenge in providing crucial food supplies for vulnerable populations. Over 29 million people are affected by Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, with more than 90% living below the poverty level and nearly 17 million experiencing severe food insecurity. The urgency of the situation underscores the critical need for organizations like WFP to address the growing complexity exacerbated by recent events such as earthquakes in Herat and refugee deportations from Pakistan. The appeal for $400 million is a plea to the international community to respond to the immense challenges faced by Afghanistan, especially as the country’s economic situation worsens under the interim government established by the Taliban. The aid is crucial to alleviate long-standing issues of poverty and food insecurity, particularly as the nation heads into the harsh winter months.

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