The EU announced a ramped-up Afghan aid program that an official said it would seek safety guarantees on the ground and coordination with the United Nations to deliver, as the bloc’s executive and G7 leaders prepare to discuss the crisis in the country. European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union would increase its support for Afghans still in the country and those fleeing it to over €200 million ($235 million) from over €50 million ($58.7 million). Delivering aid had become more complicated since the Taliban took back control of the country, according to EU officials, and so coordination with the United Nations over its distribution would be critical for reaching the most vulnerable, especially women and girls. “We will need very clear assurances that safe access to affected communities, safe movement of humanitarian staff … is provided,” one EU official said, noting that the staff included …
Read More
RSS Feed | The Epoch Times
