AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectricity Crisis in Kabul: Residents say summer power cuts leave most households with only 3–4 hours of electricity at night, while Taliban-linked families reportedly get 24-hour supply. Desert Deaths in Nimroz: In the Margho Desert, 19 Afghans trying to reach Iran irregularly went missing; five bodies were found and searches continue for 14, highlighting deadly heat and risky migration routes. Aid vs Self-Reliance: Afghanistan’s Economy Ministry says international assistance has stayed short-term and hasn’t built conditions for economic self-reliance, as UN figures on total aid are disputed. Food Insecurity Warning: UN and Human Rights Watch warn acute hunger is worsening, with 17+ million facing acute food insecurity as funding for the 2026 response plan remains far below needs. Water Stress in Herat: Farmers and residents report groundwater tables have dropped sharply, forcing deeper well drilling and worsening both irrigation and safe drinking water access. Trade Push with India: Afghanistan’s chamber of commerce urges easier procedures and business visas to expand trade and investment with India, especially as transit trade through Pakistan declines and routes via Iran grow.
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