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UN forced to cut food aid for 10 million Afghans as funding dries up amid Taliban restrictions

  • The UN World Food Programme has cut rations and aid to 10 million Afghans due to a massive funding shortfall.
  • The WFP warns of a "catastrophic" winter without more funding, as remote communities will be left with little food.
  • The agency requires $1 billion to provide aid through March and is expected to run out of funding by October.
  • of remote areas in need could be cut off without food if more funds don't come through.
  • Taliban bans on women working, including UN humanitarian staff, have deterred donor countries from providing funds.
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