US announces $125 million humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

ANI
21 Aug 2019, 00:48 GMT+10

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 20 (ANI): The United States of America on Tuesday announced an additional amount of nearly $125 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

"The United States announces an additional amount of nearly $125 million in humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable Afghans inside Afghanistan, including internally displaced persons, conflict and flood-affected communities, and Afghan returnees," TOLO news quoted US Embassy in Kabul as saying.

"The United States urges all countries to make or increase their contributions to the UN humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan, which is currently only 27 per cent funded. Additional support from the entire international community is essential to meet the urgent needs of large number of vulnerable people in Afghanistan, the statement added," the statement added.

The Embassy in its statement said the United States remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable Afghans and stands with the Afghan people in their dedication to helping create an Afghanistan in which all its citizens have the opportunity to live in peace and dignity. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Afghanistan Sun.

More Information

null in null

International

Section

Taiwan probes Chinese-crewed ship for undersea cable damage

Taiwan investigates Chinese ship after undersea cable cut

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwanese authorities are probing a Chinese-crewed cargo ship suspected of damaging an undersea communications cable...

New bill would prohibit fluoride in Utah’s water supply

Utah moves to ban fluoride in public water systems

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah: Utah may become the first state to ban fluoride in public water under a new bill that prevents cities from deciding...

Three US female tourists found dead at Belize beach resort

3 American women found dead in Belize hotel of likely drug overdose

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Three American women were found dead over the weekend at a beach resort in Belize, police said. Officials are...

China launches live-fire drills after Vietnam's territorial claim

China holds exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam dispute

BANGKOK, Thailand: Chinese authorities said they started live-fire military exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin this week, just days after...

French warships join Philippines for South China Sea Drills

French aircraft carrier stages drills with Filipinos in disputed sea

ABOARD THE CHARLES DE GAULLE, Philippines: France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its warships arrived in the Philippines over...

Fresno State suspends two players, removes one amid gambling probe

Fresno State suspends 2 players, removes another in gambling probe

FRESNO, California: Fresno State suspended two of its top men's basketball players last weekend and removed a third player from the...

Central Asia

Section