News / Reports

Living conditions remain dire for Afghan people

Friday, 25 November 2022 2:09 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 25 November 2022 2:09 AM ]

Rahmatullah Baghban
Press TV, Kabul

A recent Afghanistan Welfare Monitoring Survey by the World Bank is sounding the alarm bell about the devastating living conditions of Afghan people. People are struggling to put food on the table while lacking access to many other simple necessities. Almost half the population has reported a constant decrease in monthly earnings.

The survey has also found a rise in unemployment rates across the country. More and more Afghans are finding it difficult to land a job. The situation is only expected to get worse during the coming winter months.

World Bank officials have called on Taliban rulers to take action on improving the living conditions of Afghan people. The Taliban says it does have plans, but needs access to the Afghan assets frozen by Washington in order to make them work.

The US withdrew its forces from Afghanistan in 2021, but that has not stopped American politicians from asserting pressure on Afghan people. The war-torn country has not yet got the chance to repair the damage caused by more than two decades of western aggression.

As the winter comes closer, more and more Afghans are struggling. People here believe urgent support from the international community can be a lifeline for millions.

Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:

www.presstv.co.uk