Five years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan humanitarian need is at a record high as the response collapses
August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Five years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan humanitarian need is at a record high as the response collapses
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* The number of people in need has risen to 21.9 million, nearly half the population, and 3.5 million more than in 2021
* Afghanistan is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought, wi . . .
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Five years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan humanitarian need is at a record high as the response collapses
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* The number of people in need has risen to 21.9 million, nearly half the population, and 3.5 million more than in 2021
* Afghanistan is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought, wi . . .