Nearly 100,000 in Nuristan's Kamdesh, Barg-i-Matal Lack Aid Access Due to Cross-Border Shootings
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Nearly 100,000 residents in Nuristan province's Kamdesh and Barg-i-Matal districts have lacked access to humanitarian aid, markets and health services for about one month due to road blockages from cross-border shootings originating in Pakistan.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated on 17 Hamal that the route through Nari district in neighboring Kunar province is unusable for civilians and aid organizations because of the ongoing shootings. OCHA warned of severe shortages of food and medical equipment, as well as lack of access to markets and health services in the affected districts.
Local elders and residents reported appealing to Taliban authorities for assistance, but said they have received no action in response. A Taliban spokesman for the Nuristan governor previously confirmed the cross-border shootings on the route.
Nuristan Taliban governor Zain al-Abidin Abid announced last week that work is underway on alternative routes to reach Kamdesh and Barg-i-Matal districts.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in Security
Afghan Diaspora in California Condemns Pakistan's Recent Attacks on Afghan Soil
Pakistan Arrests Taliban Member Accused of Killing Two Border Security Personnel
One Child Killed, Three Injured in Unexploded Munitions Blast in Afghanistan's Khost
IRGC Navy Announces Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Former State
ReliableAfghan Diaspora in California Condemns Pakistan's Recent Attacks on Afghan Soil
Afghan diaspora in California protested recent Pakistani military attacks on Afghan soil, calling for international investigations. Additional demonstrations occurred in London and Oslo, amid reports of specific airstrikes and clashes.
ReliablePakistan Arrests Taliban Member Accused of Killing Two Border Security Personnel
Pakistani authorities arrested 20-year-old Taliban member Habibullah from Paktika, accused of killing two border security personnel, after he was previously released due to misidentification. Balochistan officials released a confession video and warned against destabilization efforts from Afghan soil.
ReliableOne Child Killed, Three Injured in Unexploded Munitions Blast in Afghanistan's Khost
One child died and three others were injured in an unexploded munitions explosion in Khost province, with reports differing on the exact day, location details and type of device. Police warned residents to avoid unexploded ordnance.
ReliableIRGC Navy Announces Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Former State
Iran's IRGC Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel, while implementing a plan for a new order in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran reopen the strait by Tuesday sunset or face attacks on vital infrastructure.