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Afghans 'exhausted' as hunger and malnutrition surge, UN official warns
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Afghans 'exhausted' as hunger and malnutrition surge, UN official warns

Afghanistan is facing a severe crisis as hunger and malnutrition rise sharply, according to reports from the United Nations. UN officials describe Afghans as 'exhausted' by ongoing poverty, climate shocks, and economic hardship. Child food insecurity has reached 47% of the population, with nearly 3.7 million children expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year, alongside 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women. The situation is worsened by restrictions on women’s employment and education, which hinder recovery efforts. Funding shortfalls have forced the World Food Programme to halt food distributions in some areas, despite urgent needs.

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Afghans 'exhausted' as hunger and malnutrition surge, UN official warns

Afghanistan is facing a severe crisis as hunger and malnutrition rise sharply, according to reports from the United Nations. UN officials describe Afghans as 'exhausted' by ongoing poverty, climate shocks, and economic hardship. Child food insecurity has reached 47% of the population, with nearly 3.7 million children expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year, alongside 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women. The situation is worsened by restrictions on women’s employment and education, which hinder recovery efforts. Funding shortfalls have forced the World Food Programme to halt food distributions in some areas, despite urgent needs.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information from UN and WFP officials regarding the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. It does not take a clear ideological stance, instead focusing on the impact of poverty, climate change, and policy restrictions on the population. The tone is neutral, emphasizing the

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