Afghanistan Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Amid Refugee Returns and Drastic Aid Cuts

Five years after the withdrawal of Western forces, Afghanistan is grappling with a severe humanitarian, economic, and climate crisis. The situation is exacerbated by the return of over six million Afghan refugees from neighboring countries since late 2023 and significant reductions in humanitarian and development funding. This has left millions struggling for survival, with a growing funding gap forcing aid organizations to scale down essential services like food, water, shelter, and medical assistance.