Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, stated that despite the end of heavy fighting in Afghanistan over the past three years, the country’s economy remains fragile. In his quarterly report on Afghanistan, released on Thursday, March 6th, Guterres emphasized that Afghanistan is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. He added that […] The post UN Chief warns of fragile economy and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns that Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis and a fragile economy, exacerbated by restrictive Taliban policies, particularly against women. These policies hinder aid delivery, violate human rights, and risk isolating Afghanistan from international support. He urges the Taliban to ensure the safety of aid workers, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and guarantee the participation of Afghan women in aid efforts.