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Five years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, humanitarian need is at a record high as the response collapses | The IRC
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the crisis and the response can be found through organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, which is working in the area.
Aid efforts in the region are struggling. Food insecurity is a major concern, with many people in dire need. The situation has been exacerbated by a prolonged drought.
Donors are being urged to provide funding that can be used in a flexible manner. This is necessary to support essential services, particularly in areas that are hardest hit. Further information on the crisis and the response can be found through organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, which is working in the area.
They have noted a significant increase in humanitarian need in recent years.
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Category: disaster Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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