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Afghanistan's Hunger Crisis: Families Selling Children

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 19, 2026
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1:39
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In Afghanistan, particularly in Ghor province, men gather daily in hopes of finding work to feed their families, but job scarcity leads to children going hungry. The UN reports that three in four people cant meet basic needs, with millions facing extreme hunger and families resorting to unthinkable choices due to severe drought and aid cuts. Hospitals are…

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In Afghanistan, particularly in Ghor province, men gather daily in hopes of finding work to feed their families, but job scarcity leads to children going hungry. The UN reports that three in four people cant meet basic needs, with millions facing extreme hunger and families resorting to unthinkable choices due to severe drought and aid cuts. Hospitals are overwhelmed with underweight babies, and infant mortality rates are climbing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discou

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