Afghanistan Starves: 9 Million Face Summer Famine
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: ten million Afghans face critical food shortages this summer. However, due to severe funding cuts, aid will only reach a mere one million people.
This leaves a staggering nine million vulnerable Afghans at risk of starvation. The situation highlights the desperate need for increased international support and more efficient resource allocation.
Experts and officials are urging a renewed commitment from the global community to address the escalating humanitarian crisis. Improved international cooperation and a more strategic approach to poverty alleviation are crucial.
Tolo News reported on the WFP’s alarming assessment on July 8, 2025. The grim reality underscores the urgent need for coordinated action to prevent widespread famine and its devastating consequences for Afghanistan’s already fragile population. The failure to act decisively will have far-reaching implications for regional stability and human security.
