UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths to step down due to health reasons
MONITORING (SW) – UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths, has announced he will step down due to ill health.
Day: March 26, 2024
Islamic Emirate, Pakistan officials discuss future trade policy
KABUL (SW) – The Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) stated that during the visit of the Pakistani delegation to Kabul, discussions would be held with the Islamic Emirate officials on the future trade policy of the two countries and resolving trade issues.
Over half of Afghanistan’s population requires humanitarian assistance in 2024 – WFP
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has said that more than half of the Afghan population needs humanitarian assistance in 2024.
Spain contributes 1 million euros to Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that Spain has contributed one million euros (US$ 1.06 million) to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund.
Residents of Pol-e Khomri city of Baghlan demand action as food items prices soar
POL-E KHOMRI CITY (SW) – Residents of Pol-e Khomri city, the center of Baghlan province, complain about the increase in the prices of food items in this province, saying that people cannot afford to buy essential goods. The residents of this city demand from local officials and shopkeepers to reduce the prices of basic commodities in the markets of this province.
Thousands of drug addicts in Uruzgan await treatment
TIRIN KUT CITY (SW) – In the only addiction treatment center for drug addicts in the Tirin kut city, center of Uruzgan province, about 25,000 drug addicts are waiting to undergo the treatment process. However, according to officials at this center, they face challenges in treating the addicts due to insufficient beds.
