Afghanistan, March 1 -- Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has warned that the reduction in U.S. financial aid will have widespread impacts on the people of Afghanistan.

In his speech on Friday, February 28, he highlighted the severe consequences of this funding cut. He emphasized that the decision would deprive over nine million people of access to essential healthcare and support services, leading to the suspension of medical teams and other vital services.

Guterres added that this decision will not only affect life-saving humanitarian aid but will also impact programs designed to support communities affected by war and natural disasters. The cut in funding will make it more difficult for vulnerable populatio...