Afghanistan crisis deepens as record returns, drought and aid cuts strain economy

In 2025, approximately 28 million individuals in Afghanistan were reported to be living in poverty, a situation exacerbated by significant population returns, severe drought conditions, and reductions in international aid. Despite experiencing a second consecutive year of economic growth, the country's real GDP increased by only 1.9 percent, a decline from the previous year's growth rate of 2.3 percent. The combination of these factors has placed immense strain on the Afghan economy, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by its population.

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