Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- Nearly half of Afghanistan's population will need humanitarian assistance in 2025, the Red Cross said, warning that conflict, poverty, climate shocks and mass returns are worsening conditions.
Afghanistan remains gripped by one of the world's gravest humanitarian crises, with nearly half of its population expected to depend on aid in 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned.
In a report released on Monday, the ICRC said about 22.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance next year, reflecting the deepening impact of decades of war, economic collapse and recurring natural disasters.
The organisation said widespread unemployment, the erosion of livelihoods and limited access to he...