Over 22m Afghans need humanitarian aid: UN

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has estimated that 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, will require humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan in 2025.

In a report released on Sunday, UNICEF stated: "It is projected that in 2025, 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, will need humanitarian aid in Afghanistan."

The report said climate change and natural disasters had intensified humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, further worsening living conditions for the people.

Additionally, UNICEF noted the return of Afghan refugees from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan had significantly increased the demand for humanitarian aid.

However, the UN agency did not specify the exact amount of funding required to assist the affected population.

Earlier in the week, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also reported 14.8 million Afghans were currently facing food insecurity.

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