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Aiding Afghans

India could contribute to international agencies working with displaced Afghans

At a meeting of G-20 (the group of countries of highest GDPs in the world), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, especially as winter nears. He also called for the international community to provide Afghanistan with “immediate and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance”.

                 At the meeting came as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) published a new appeal for funds. A report that shows half of the population (more than 20 million people) is in need of “lifesaving humanitarian assistance”, and the UN has received only 35% of the funds needed for its relief operations.