Informes

Incidents Update: During the reporting period four natural disaster incidents was reported. Central Region: Logar Province: As per the initial information from Logar ANDMA, on the 3rd of June as a result of flood agricultural land and some shops…

Decreasing crop yields, repeated natural disasters, and environmental degradation resulting in severe food shortages are causing many people in the Central Highlands to flee their homes. Despite peace and security in the area, many can no…

Wheat harvest volume from May to September likely to be above average KEY MESSAGES • With the arrival of spring slightly early this year and well distributed and timely spring rains, the national wheat harvest is likely to…

Introduction The security and political situation remains volatile in Afghanistan, including in Concern’s programme areas of Takhar and Badakshan Provinces. Despite the unpredictability of the situation, progress is being made on programme development, emergency preparedness and advocacy.…

Wheat is the staple food for most Afghans, comprising more than 70 percent of their diet. Low-quality rice is a poor, but sometimes necessary, substitute. All markets represent significant population centers and consumer markets. Kabul, the…

Background On 22 April, Anti-Government Elements (AGE) launched a major attack in Qaysar district, making Faryab province one of their key targets of the spring offensive. The fighting later spread to Almar district of Faryab province and…

Summary One year into the transition process, Afghanistan sustains robust economic growth. An exceptional harvest, supported by the launch of first large-scale mining activities, increased real GDP growth from 7.3 percent to an estimated 11.8 percent in…

KEY DEVELOPMENTS On April 24, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Mehtar Lam, the provincial capital of Laghman, approximately 60 miles east of Kabul, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor led to 18…

Key Messages With the arrival of spring slightly early this year, most sources of food and income have seasonally improved, especially the availability of agricultural labor opportunities and the availability of dairy products. Most areas of Afghanistan…

Wheat is the staple food for most Afghans, comprising more than 70 percent of their diet. Low-quality rice is a poor, but sometimes necessary, substitute. All markets represent significant population centers and consumer markets. Kabul, the…