AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood & Climate: The UN says July food prices rose as searing heatwaves and energy price hikes hit staple crops and supply chains, with FAO’s Food Price Index up to 131.1. Humanitarian Pressure: A REACH/UN-backed assessment finds malnutrition rising in 53% of surveyed Afghan areas, with cases doubling in 44% over three months, driven by higher food prices, climate shocks, and declining aid. Returnee Strain: OCHA reports Afghanistan is facing a surge of returnees from Pakistan and Iran; in surveyed areas, many returnees arrived without assistance, while healthcare shortages and unaffordable treatment worsen outcomes. Flood Risk & Water Needs: UNICEF reports emergency water support for flood-affected people in Nuristan, as eastern Afghanistan continues to see damaging floods and missing children. Media & Rights: Taliban restrictions are deepening a mental health crisis among Afghan journalists, with closures, job losses, and arrests/detention reported. Environment Diplomacy: Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency seeks Azerbaijan’s help to attend COP31 in Türkiye, pushing for regional cooperation on climate action. Local Media Control: Taliban launched Sepideh-Dagh Radio in Ghazni, as independent reporting faces tighter limits.
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