KABUL: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that in 2026, approximately 17.4 million people in Afghanistan—over one-third of the country’s population are likely to face food insecurity. According to the OCHA report, among these, 4.7 million people will reach Phase 4 of the food security classification system (crisis), placing Afghanistan on the verge of one of the largest humanitarian crises. The report attributes the causes of this crisis to “years of war, economic fragility, low investment in basic services, and the rapid collapse of rights.” It warns that these chronic pressures have been exacerbated by other factors, including widespread returns of migrants, drought due to climate change, frequent natural disasters, and the systematic exclusion of women and girls from public life. OCHA previously announced that nearly 22 million people will rely on humanitarian assistance in 2026, highlighting the urgent need for increased domestic and international support.
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