9 Million People Are At Risk Of Famine In Afghanistan: UN Chief
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The situation of human rights in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban's return to power in August last year.
Highlighting the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that nine million people are at risk of famine in the troubled country.
Taking to Twitter, Guterres said that the economy of Afghanistan has effectively collapsed and called on donors to fund the country so that the UN and its partners can continue to deliver lifesaving aid.
"The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated alarmingly in past months. 9 million people are at risk of famine. The economy has effectively collapsed. I call on donors to fund our appeal urgently so that the UN & partners can continue to deliver lifesaving aid," Guterres tweeted.
The situation of human rights in Afghanistan has worsened since the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban's return to power in August last year.
