KABUL: The World Food Programme (WFP)said Sunday that it has started delivering “life-saving food” to over 20,000 Afghan families displaced by the conflict with Pakistan, warning “further instability will push millions into hunger.”
Families who fled their homes will initially receive fortified biscuits to address “urgent” hunger, with the ready-to-eat rations intended to support people forced to flee and with limited access to cooking facilities.
In the coming weeks, the most vulnerable households will receive additional assistance, including two months’ worth of food or cash support, the UN agency said.
Months of cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared again since February 26.
Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government rejects.
