RASC News Agency: The World Food Program has issued a grave warning regarding the risk of hunger Crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken control of the country.
John Ayliffe, the regional head of the World Food Program for Asia and the Pacific, expressed deep concern over the current state of affairs in Afghanistan. He highlighted that the sharp reduction in humanitarian aid has pushed the nation to the brink of starvation .
Ayliffe further elaborated on the dire circumstances by explaining that international aid organizations in Afghanistan are grappling with a severe budget deficit. Specifically, the World Food Program has experienced an alarming 80% reduction in its budget this year compared to the previous year.
Presently, an alarming 15 million people in Afghanistan are grappling with severe hunger, leaving the World Food Program with the mission to provide aid to 13 million people. However, due to the significant budget cuts, assistance has been declined for 10 million individuals.
Ayliffe stressed that the situation is increasingly dire, particularly with the arrival of the harsh winter. The rugged terrain and impassable communication routes in various mountainous areas for the next six months will leave residents without the means to sustain their lives. Without immediate assistance, residents of these remote locations face the devastating consequences of hunger, potentially forcing them to migrate or succumb to dire circumstances.
It is crucial to note that the reduction in humanitarian aid stems from various factors, including budget deficits and a surge in the number of individuals requiring assistance.
The Taliban’s restrictions on the lives of women and employees of aid institutions, along with the marked increase in unemployment, have further compounded the need for humanitarian aid in the country.
