The U.N.’s top humanitarian official warned Wednesday that Afghanistan is sinking deeper into crisis as a surge in returning refugees, mounting hunger and dwindling aid resources push millions into increasingly β€œprecarious” conditions.

Briefing the U.N. Security Council, Tom Fletcher said Afghanistan is on track to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies next year.

β€œNearly 22 million people will still need humanitarian assistance in 2026 – surpassed only by Sudan and Yemen,” he said as he unveiled the U.N.’

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