Niklasson said his departure does not signify a shift in the European Union’s policy toward Afghanistan
The appeal comes ahead of meetings in Istanbul this week of the Afghanistan Coordination Group
The cuts have had "pandemic-like effects" on health systems globally and could have a "more structural, deep-seated effect", says WHO director
As of 4 March 2025, 167 health facilities had shut down due to funding shortages, cutting off lifesaving medical care to 1.6 million people
The $40 million weekly cash transfers to Afghanistan started following the take over of power by the Islamic Emirate in 2021
Afghanistan has one of the highest death rates in the world for pregnant women, with a mother dying of preventable pregnancy complications every two hours
Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all US foreign assistance programs pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals
Afghanistan's minister of economy said at the meeting that this year, international organizations should focus more on the implementation of development projects
After being ranked third in 2023, Afghanistan has improved but still features in the unranked second half this year
In 2023, Afghanistan scored 30.6 and ranked 114th in the index.
OCHA said the risks of the coming winter are high, and millions of Afghans need proper shelter and winter clothing
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