As Winter Approaches, Afghanistan Faces Record Hunger and Mounting Human Rights Abuses By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

As Winter Approaches, Afghanistan Faces Record Hunger and Mounting Human Rights Abuses By Oritro Karim UNITED NATIONS, Oct 21 2026 (IPS) - In recent months, Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis has severely deteriorated, with the UN reporting record-high levels of acute malnutrition and hunger. Compounded by rampant human rights violations, limited access to basic services, and persistent barriers to humanitarian aid, the UN warns that conditions could considerably worsen in the coming months. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/as-winter-approaches-afghanistan-faces-record-hunger-and-mounting-human-rights-abuses/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -