UN Senior Official: "Afghanistan's Large-Scale Humanitarian Crisis Has Already Begun"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The United Nations has expressed concerns that a large-scale humanitarian crisis will soon begin as the U.S. military completes its full withdrawal from Afghanistan.

According to CNBC on the 30th (local time), Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), predicted, "Although the tragedy in Afghanistan may become less visible as flights carrying refugees cease, the crisis will become an everyday reality for millions of Afghans." He added, "We must not turn a blind eye; a large-scale humanitarian crisis has already begun."

On the same day, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Kabul Airport. U.S. President Joe Biden reported that 120,000 people, including American citizens and Afghan collaborators, were evacuated over 17 days.

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High Commissioner Grandi stated, "39 million Afghans still remain," adding, "They need us to stand with them."

A UN official coordinating humanitarian aid in Afghanistan said, "More than half of the population requires humanitarian assistance, and half of all children suffer from malnutrition." He explained, "Afghan people are facing difficulties accessing food, water, education, and medical care," and warned, "Considering the current situation, a humanitarian crisis is approaching."

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