Over 12 million in Afghanistan face ‘severe’ food insecurity, UN agency says
The World Food Program estimates that it needs an additional $617 million in immediate funding.
The World Food Program estimates that it needs an additional $617 million in immediate funding.
The operation, launched in response to the September 11 attacks, aimed to dismantle al-Qaeda and oust the Taliban regime.
Sources have also reported that Khyber Hoshmand, another political analyst, has been held by the Taliban for nearly ten days.
In a related development, the Taliban have reportedly blocked access to Dara-e Abdullah Khail, further restricting movement within the area.
“Their forced return to Afghanistan, which continues to grapple with severe security and humanitarian challenges, will have grave consequences,” the.
The initial earthquake, which struck on October 7, 2022, measured 6.4 in magnitude and displaced around 48,000 families.
In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry denounced the Taliban’s statement as an unwarranted interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs.
According to the ministry, while some families returned voluntarily, others were deported.
In a recent statement, the movement underscored the Taliban’s impact on Afghanistan, which has one of the world’s youngest populations.
The earthquake, which struck on October 7, 2023, killed over 1,500 people while injuring approximately 2,600 others.