In a recent statement, the World Food Program expressed concern over the decline in global aid, particularly from the United States, warning that the main burden of this crisis falls on women and children in Afghanistan.
On Thursday, April 10, the organization published a video on its X account, stating that due to budget shortfalls, approximately 650,000 mothers and children in Afghanistan have been deprived of “vital nutritional” assistance.
The World Food Program’s warning comes as the United States has cut its aid to the organization in Afghanistan due to concerns about the interim government’s exploitation of this assistance.
Previously, Reuters reported that the U.S. government plans to reduce its foreign aid, including emergency food assistance to Afghanistan and several other countries.
Cindy McCain, head of the United Nations World Food Program, warned in response to this decision that the reduction in emergency food aid could be a “death sentence” for millions facing severe hunger.
It is noteworthy that Donald Trump halted foreign aid upon entering the White House.
According to figures provided by a relief agency, the total amount of halted aid exceeds $1.3 billion.
This budget includes $562 million for Afghanistan, $105 million for Yemen, $170 million for Somalia, $237 million for Syria, and $12 million for Gaza.
According to a United Nations report, nearly 23 million people, more than half of whom are children, in Afghanistan need assistance.
The World Food Program states that last year it provided emergency food and cash to nearly 12 million people in Afghanistan and prioritized assistance for women and girls facing “severe hunger.”
