AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHumanitarian Access Under Pressure: A new UN OCHA report says Taliban interference and restrictions delayed or disrupted 48 humanitarian operations in Afghanistan in April, even as overall incidents fell to 66 (down 23% from March). Aid Workers Hit Hard: The biggest obstacle was Taliban interference (about 70% of cases), including delays in signing agreements, interference in aid planning, limits on recruitment, and requests for sensitive project and staff information—while restrictions on female aid workers kept operations constrained. Weather Toll Continues: In the same week, severe storms and floods killed at least 11 people and injured 15 across multiple provinces, destroying homes and crops. UNAMA Mandate in Focus: Russia’s envoy says UNAMA’s mandate is expected to be extended, but questions remain about its role and activities. Regional Power Play: Separately, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif is in Beijing for talks with Xi and Li Qiang, as China deepens influence across Central Asia.
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