Donor Meeting For Afghanistan Begins In Dubai

The donor meeting for Afghanistan hosted by the United Nations began on Thursday, October 3, in Dubai.

In this meeting, domestic and international institutions and political representatives of countries discussed assistance to Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban, which is facing a severe humanitarian crisis.

Participants discussed how to provide assistance to Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment to continuing humanitarian support to the Afghan people.

Participants reviewed monitoring mechanisms and emphasised on the need for transparency in aid delivery.

They also stated that Afghanistan remains at the centre of the strategy of donor organisations and countries.

However, participants stressed that "it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to create conditions in which Afghans can make ends meet through employment rather than continued dependence on international aid”.

The meeting also discussed the challenges arising from the Taliban's new restrictions under the "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" law. The law imposes severe restrictions, especially on women.

According to the United Nations, Afghanistan is facing one of the biggest humanitarian crises. At least 23 million people in the country are in need of humanitarian assistance. However, there are concerns about the reduction of this aid.

Some countries and international organisations have also expressed concern that the Taliban may misuse humanitarian aid.

Karen Decker, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy for Afghanistan, who was present at the donor meeting for Afghanistan, told the media that the United States has provided $2.3 billion in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan since the fall of the republic.

Decker also noted that the results of the work of the two economic and drug groups "Doha III" will be reviewed by the United Nations soon, and the next major meeting in Doha will be held.