Acute Hunger in Afghanistan Hits Record Levels Amid Ongoing Crisis

KABUL: Acute malnutrition and hunger in Afghanistan have reached unprecedented levels, with 15.9 million people facing acute food insecurity, according to a global hunger monitor report released on Thursday. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming months, prompting urgent calls for emergency support from UN agency heads.

The report highlights that record levels of acute malnutrition for the August to October period have exacerbated hunger for millions of Afghans. Economic pressures are straining households nationwide, with over 32 percent of the population experiencing crisis-level acute food insecurity, including 3.4 million individuals in emergency conditions.

This deterioration is largely driven by disease outbreaks and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions, compounded by sharply reduced access to nutrition services. The report also details serious human rights violations, including public floggings and a new ban on demonstrations, further complicating the humanitarian landscape.

In light of these alarming findings, international organizations are expected to convene in the coming weeks to discuss strategies for addressing the crisis and providing necessary aid to the affected populations.