Afghan Economy on Verge of Collapse If Aid Drops, UN Warns
- A 30% drop in aid from last could fuel extreme poverty
- $4.6 billion is needed in 2023 to help citizens in need
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The United Nations made a renewed appeal for international aid for Afghanistan, warning that a cut in funding in response to the Taliban government banning women from education and jobs would perpetuate extreme poverty that lasts for decades.
Afghanistan remains cut off from the global financial system since the militant group took over in August 2021 following the disorganized withdrawal of American troops. The country needs the dollars from foreign aid to import food and jumpstart the economy.