He said three civilians and two Taliban members were killed in the incident.

According to UN, approximately 24 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Amiri stressed the need for accountability in the incident, in which Afghan migrants were reportedly shot while attempting to cross.

The agency also revealed that Afghans now constitute the world’s largest refugee population, surpassing Syrian nationals.

Marzia, a Farah resident, said her father and brother are still missing days after the incident.

OCHA said the contribution is part of Germany’s ongoing support for humanitarian efforts in the country.

They were guided by smugglers who recommended the route from Nimroz to Kalagan—a route notorious for the dangers that awaited.

He witnessed eight people being killed, and many others were wounded in the attack.

He pledged China’s ongoing commitment to work with the WFP to aid Afghan families struggling for survival.

In response, the Taliban announced that they have formed a delegation to investigate the incident.