Shafaqna English- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has cut its food assistance in Afghanistan by 80%, warning that hunger and malnutrition are escalating rapidly.
Due to severe funding shortages, the agency has cut support from 10 million vulnerable Afghans to just two million.
WFP officials say the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau cautioned that with winter fast approaching, Afghan children face an increased risk of death from severe malnutrition and freezing temperatures.
Sources: Ariana News