The World Food Programme (WFP) says millions of people in Afghanistan are beginning Ramadan facing hunger.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, the agency stressed that it is working with its partners to help provide food for families in need.
“In a country where 17 million people are facing acute hunger, the month of Ramadan, a time of reflection and generosity, brings additional pressure,” the WFP said.
The agency noted that many Afghans are entering Ramadan without reliable incomes, after years of economic hardship, drought, and limited access to basic services.
It added: “Children, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, who are among the most vulnerable, receive specialized and nutritious food. But these programs are now at risk due to funding cuts, threatening millions of Afghans who desperately depend on them.”
Various UN agencies have warned that 17 million people in Afghanistan require life-saving assistance.
Ramadan arrives at a time when food prices in the country have risen.
