Afghanistan
Over the past year, parts of Afghanistan have become safer, but the country is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. Last August, the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan amidst the dramatic scenes at Kabul…
Afghanistan
Bonn/Berlin, 2022-08-12 On the anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of power in Afghanistan on 15th August 2022, Mathias Mogge, General Secretary of Welthungerhilfe says: “The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened radically since the Taliban came to…
Afghanistan
Conflict, violence, and displacement have been an inevitable feature of life for millions of Afghans for decades. A year ago, on 15 August 2021, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, ushering in an end to the…
Afghanistan
A year on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the senior UN official in the country, Resident Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov, describes his fears for girls’ lives, and calls for women to play a full role in…
Afghanistan
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues on multiple fronts, with deepening protection threats for large parts of the population, driven by political dynamics as well as a dire economic situation. An estimated 24.4 million people, 59…
Afghanistan
One year on, Afghanistan, already strained by decades of insecurity and natural disasters, and now distanced from the global community, has further deteriorated. The recent earthquakes and floods were just the latest example of horror, hardship…
Afghanistan
One year of the Taliban’s broken promises, draconian restrictions and violence Since seizing control of Afghanistan a year ago, the Taliban have mounted a sustained attack on human rights, persecuting minority groups, violently clamping down on peaceful…
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The 15th of August marks one year since the Taliban took control over the Afghan government. This came swiftly on the heels of the withdrawal of international forces and capital. The worst-case scenario, flagged this time last…
Afghanistan
Highlights Across the country flooding affected thousands of people, killing at least 39, as well as destroying farmlands and severely impacting livelihoods. UNICEF and partners responded to the floods through interagency needs assessments and with emergency WASH…
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International development charity, Christian Aid, has challenged the next Prime Minister to end the UK government’s drift and delay on Afghanistan. To mark one year since Taliban forces overthrew the elected government, Christian Aid says it’s essential…
