AIHRC says conflict hampering roll out of aid to those in need

Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Friday said that the work of humanitarian organizations is being limited due to the ongoing war across Afghanistan.

An AIHRC commissioner Razaya Sayyed said clashes across Afghanistan, especially in the north of the country, have substantially increased the need for humanitarian aid.

“Because of the war many institutions can’t provide humanitarian assistance to the needy people,” added Sayyad.

Some civil and human rights activists in northern Afghanistan said that civilians are paying the price of the war.

“The situation is very critical. National and international organizations can’t provide assistance when necessary,” said Mohammad Nasir Hairan, a civil society activist in Baghlan.

The AIHRC said that displacements and civilian causalities are their main concerns at the moment and need to be addressed.

“We want the government to help us and pave the way for us to return home,” said Mohammad Ali, a displaced person.

This comes as clashes between Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) intensified across the country this past week as Taliban captured dozens of districts in various parts of the country.