Afghanistan Starves: WFP Sounds Alarm on Looming Catastrophe

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is rapidly worsening, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The agency highlighted a spiralling hunger crisis, with conditions deteriorating daily.

Millions of Afghans face acute food insecurity, struggling to access even basic sustenance. The WFP’s assessment paints a grim picture of widespread malnutrition and starvation.

This escalating crisis threatens to destabilize the already fragile nation further, potentially triggering mass displacement and social unrest. The agency is appealing for urgent international aid to avert a major catastrophe.

The WFP’s stark warning underscores the urgent need for global intervention. Failure to act decisively could have devastating consequences for the Afghan people and regional stability. The international community must prioritize immediate and substantial humanitarian assistance to prevent a full-blown famine.

Karanveer Sharma

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