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Afghanistan: "The people don't even have enough money for firewood"

2021-11-09T14:37:55.149Z


Many Afghans have lost their jobs or are not receiving any wages under the Taliban, and the supply situation is extremely poor. After all, an important vaccination campaign for three million children has now started.


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Almost three months have passed since the Taliban came to power, and now the people of Afghanistan have to prepare for a harsh winter - in the midst of a catastrophic economic situation.

Now it's time to roll up your sleeves and tighten your belt, says this resident of Kabul.

One shouldn't make oneself dependent on foreign countries.

But that is easier said than done.

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains dire.

Much of the former government has fled abroad, foreign aid and state reserves have been frozen.

In addition, there was one of the worst droughts in decades.

According to the United Nations, more than half of Afghans will no longer have enough to eat by November - and many will also lack the money for essentials.

Mohammad Yaser, local resident


»Wages are not paid, there is hardly any work.

The government has to create jobs. "

Masood Ahmad, resident


"The winter is already very cold and people don't even have enough money to buy gas or firewood."

And so the warehouse at the firewood dealer Hejratullah remains full.

Business is bad compared to last year, he says.

Instead of the usual two tons of wood, many customers would only buy 500 kilos or less.

Hard months are ahead for many people in Afghanistan.

Local media report that there is begging in front of practically every bakery.

Many people sold their few belongings in order to get some money.

There is at least one ray of hope: On Monday, a polio vaccination campaign began for the first time in three years.

The World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund Unicef ​​had negotiated the vaccination campaign for up to three million children with the Taliban.

The rulers only allow door-to-door vaccinations in 15 out of 34 provinces.

Source: spiegel

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