UN seeks stronger Afghanistan aid funding despite concerns on Taliban
Published: Mar 31, 2022 9:54 AM
The United Nations is seeking US$4.4 billion for Afghanistan at an international virtual event today in the largest humanitarian appeal launched for a single country even as concerns mount over Taliban rule.
Ahead of the drive, Britain pledged £286 million (US$374 million) for Afghanistan, where six out of every 10 Afghans need aid, much of it food, amid an economic crisis worsened by a financial aid cut-off following the Taliban takeover in August.
"Afghans need our help in...
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