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US Urges Aid Reassessment Amid Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis

3/10/2026

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The U.S. expressed concerns about Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis during a U.N. Security Council meeting on March 9, 2023.
Ambassador Mike Waltz highlighted the need to reassess international aid due to the Taliban's denial of women's basic rights.
Georgette Gagnon, acting head of UNAMA, stated that only 10% of a $1.71 billion funding appeal has been met, worsening the crisis.
Gagnon warned that ongoing conflicts with Pakistan and Iran are raising commodity prices and could lead to increased regional instability, including terrorism and narcotics trafficking.

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The U.S. expressed concerns about Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis during a U.N. Security Council meeting on March 9, 2023.
Ambassador Mike Waltz highlighted the need to reassess international aid due to the Taliban's denial of women's basic rights.
Georgette Gagnon, acting head of UNAMA, stated that only 10% of a $1.71 billion funding appeal has been met, worsening the crisis.
Gagnon warned that ongoing conflicts with Pakistan and Iran are raising commodity prices and could lead to increased regional instability, including terrorism and narcotics trafficking.