The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has recently reported that from November to March of this solar year, 14.8 million people in Afghanistan have experienced food insecurity.
In a report titled “Global Agricultural Production and Food Security Outlook,” the organization stated that reduced rainfall and economic stagnation in the country are exacerbating the crisis of insecurity.
The report, which examines the situation in dozens of countries, indicates that over the past five months, 32 percent of Afghanistan’s population has faced food insecurity at an emergency level.
Additionally, the report expresses concern about food shortages during this period, noting that economic stagnation, reduced livelihood opportunities, and decreased budgets and humanitarian aid are contributing factors to this situation.
The Food and Agriculture Organization has predicted that the amount of rainfall in Afghanistan from March to May of this year will be below average for the wheat planting season.
The United Nations has stated that this issue could impact wheat production in 2025 and further intensify food insecurity conditions.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has highlighted the budget shortfall for aid, noting that only $9.9 million of the $1.09 billion needed to respond to this crisis has been raised.
This office has called for an increase in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, some people in Afghanistan have previously expressed concerns to media outlets about rising food prices and lack of income opportunities coinciding with the arrival of Ramadan.
Since the takeover of the interim government in Afghanistan, many citizens’ ability to meet their basic needs has decreased, and the demand for humanitarian assistance has increased—something that the United Nations and its related agencies have consistently expressed concern about.
