afghanistan food crisis
Forced confinement of women in Afghanistan: A deepening human crisis
Afghan women, barred from work under Taliban restrictions, face severe economic hardships, psychological distress, and a growing humanitarian crisis with long-term consequences for the country.
April 14, 2026
Food shortages drive Afghan families to marry off underage daughters: Report
In a report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, up to 11 million Afghans may require food aid during the February–April lean season as drought, falling wages, returning migrants and reduced humanitarian assistance deepen the country’s food security crisis.
March 11, 2026
Afghan traders warn food could run out by April due to Taliban pressure
Afghan traders say Taliban price controls and import disruptions threaten food stocks, which may run out by April.
March 9, 2026
Afghanistan hunger crisis deepens as 4.7 million face emergency food shortages: WFP
The total number of Afghans facing acute food insecurity reached 12.7 million this year, as extreme weather conditions slashed crop production across the country.
December 19, 2025
Pakistan achieves global nutrition success while Afghanistan faces worsening crisis
Pakistan’s large-scale nutrition program significantly reduced child stunting and improved maternal health, highlighting the impact of stable governance, while Afghanistan struggles with severe malnutrition amid funding shortfalls.
December 2, 2025
Afghanistan at risk of losing 40% of farmland in worst drought in decades
Afghanistan’s worst drought in decades has led to widespread crop failures, with severe water shortages exacerbating food insecurity and economic instability, a new report warns.
November 30, 2025