The Kabul Tribune (KT) — United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported a rise in security incidents disrupting humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, as the country faces one of the world’s most severe hunger crises.
According to OCHA, 86 security-related incidents affecting
aid delivery were recorded in March, including the killing of one aid worker.
The agency said most incidents occurred in eastern and southeastern regions,
particularly amid cross-border tensions. Three aid workers were also detained
during the same period.
The report highlighted significant access challenges,
including road closures in Nuristan province’s Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal
districts, which have hindered humanitarian efforts.
Restrictions on women have further affected aid delivery.
OCHA recorded 14 cases in which female staff were prevented from working,
including their exclusion from a midwifery training program in Nangarhar
province.
The disruptions come as Afghanistan ranks among the
countries hardest hit by hunger, placing fifth globally for acute food
insecurity in the 2026 Global Food Crises report.
Aid agencies warn that millions of people remain dependent
on humanitarian assistance, while insecurity and access constraints continue to
worsen already fragile conditions.
Recent flooding, heavy rainfall and other natural disasters
have also complicated relief efforts, damaging infrastructure and limiting
access to vulnerable communities.
Humanitarian organizations have warned that continued
restrictions, funding shortages and security risks could further deepen the
crisis, threatening food access, healthcare services and overall stability
across Afghanistan.
