AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLand & Mining in Badakhshan: Residents say farmland is being sold off or seized by Taliban-linked actors for mining, with claims of unregulated operations harming agriculture, pastureland, and food security. Population & Climate Link: On World Population Day, UNAMA estimates Afghanistan’s population at 48.6 million in 2026, while Taliban NSIA puts it at 37.2 million; UN warns demographic pressure plus droughts, floods, rising temperatures, and water shortages threaten livelihoods and sustainable development. Returnees Put Strain on Cities: UNAMA highlights mass return of migrants and ongoing gaps in services, with women and youth central to resilience and development. Road Safety Tragedy: In Panjshir, four children were killed after a speeding Toyota hit them; the driver was arrested, underscoring hazardous roads and weak enforcement. Afghan-India Agriculture Push: Afghanistan’s agriculture minister calls for Indian investment and technology transfer, including seeds, mechanization, irrigation, and cold-chain, and backs a joint agricultural working group. Water Stress in the Region: A UN-Water case study notes Uzbekistan’s progress reducing water stress through irrigation reforms, while warning climate change and rising demand still pressure water systems.
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