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The News
The United Nations has warned that one million Afghan children are suffering from severe malnutrition in the worst crisis to hit the country, according to France 24. Across Afghanistan, 3.7 million children suffer from wasting, meaning they are acutely malnourished, the UN children's agency UNICEF said.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan highlights the monumental challenges the country faces in the aftermath of the US invasion and the deteriorating economic and political conditions. In a broader context, the ongoing conflict and corruption have exacerbated the situation of the Afghan population, leading to a severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions. The persistent conflict and difficult economic circumstances contribute to food insecurity, further aggravating the suffering of Afghan children and the population at large.
