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UN warns harsh winter is impacting Afghans around the country
UN humanitarian agencies warned Tuesday that a harsh winter in Afghanistan is aggravating already severe conditions faced by millions across the country.
Stéphane Dujarric, a Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, stated that heavy snowfall and rain have affected a number of areas, disrupting flights to and from Kabul Airport.
“Humanitarian partners have been racing against time to deliver aid and supplies, in line with the commitment to scale up operations.
“During December, partners reached 7 million people with relief food supplies across the country,” Dujarric said.
Dujarric, meanwhile, stated that provision of winterization support – including cash and non-food items – is also underway in various parts of Afghanistan.
He added that international donors provided $1.5 billion for the two humanitarian appeals for Afghanistan in 2021.
“This includes 776 million dollars or 606 million dollars required for the flash appeal launched in September by the secretary-general and 730 million dollars of the 869 million sought for the humanitarian response,” Dujarric noted.