Germany has announced additional funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly committed an extra 5.8 million euros in aid, building upon existing support channeled through the United Nations.
Approximately 23 million people in Afghanistan are currently in need of urgent assistance. The government reports that over 3.5 million children under five and more than one million pregnant women are suffering from acute malnutrition. The situation is further complicated by the return of Afghan refugees from neighboring Iran and Pakistan, placing increased strain on already limited resources.
The newly allocated 5.8 million euros will be distributed through the World Food Programme, other UN agencies and humanitarian non-governmental organizations. Officials emphasize that the funding will be implemented independently of the country’s current de facto authorities. The aid is intended to provide food supplies and maintain essential basic healthcare services.
The government prioritizes assistance to returning Afghans and communities in border regions experiencing the most significant supply shortages, with a particular focus on women and children.
While continuing to support humanitarian efforts, the German government reiterated its call for the de facto authorities to create conditions that ensure adequate food security and access to essential services for all Afghans. It specifically urged the removal of restrictions on the freedom of movement and work for women, as well as an end to attempts to influence the needs-based distribution of humanitarian assistance, ensuring that aid reaches all those in need.