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European Humanitarian Forum to address root causes of Afghanistan ‘crisis’
This year’s forum comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s funding cuts to aid programs – many of which are directly linked to Afghanistan.
The 4th edition of the two-day European Humanitarian Forum is expected to start Monday in Brussels, bringing together dozens of stakeholders who will discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and look for sustainable solutions to problems.
In a post on X on Monday, the European Union in Afghanistan stated that the forum will address root causes of the “Afghanistan crisis and boost regional cooperation for innovative and sustainable solutions”.
Last year’s forum convened amid rising global humanitarian needs, shrinking humanitarian space, increased politicisation of aid and growing vulnerabilities due to climate change.
This year’s forum comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s funding cuts to aid programs – many of which are directly linked to Afghanistan.
Washington had been a major humanitarian donor, especially to the United Nations and its agencies.
His move to cut funding has sparked serious concerns among aid organisations and vulnerable nations.