Aid reaches Nuristan Province after weeks of isolation

Aid has reached isolated Nuristan districts after weeks of clashes, easing shortages for thousands of families cut off from food, healthcare and supplies.

The International Committee of the Red Cross said humanitarian aid has reached remote districts in Nuristan after weeks of isolation caused by clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban.

Access routes to the districts of Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal have reopened, allowing relief agencies to resume deliveries.

The ICRC said aid efforts are being carried out jointly with the World Food Programme and the Afghan Red Crescent under Taliban administration.

Around 17,000 families had been cut off for nearly two months, facing severe shortages of food, medical care and essential supplies due to insecurity and blocked routes.

Initial aid operations include distribution of food, medical kits and basic necessities to affected communities. Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with millions relying on aid amid economic collapse, limited employment opportunities and declining international funding.

Aid agencies have repeatedly warned that restricted access to remote regions can rapidly worsen food insecurity and health conditions, particularly in mountainous provinces like Nuristan.

Clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have further strained already fragile communities, disrupting trade routes and limiting access to healthcare.

Civilians in affected areas often bear the brunt of such conflicts, with reports of casualties and displacement adding to the humanitarian burden.

With roads reopening, local markets are gradually being restocked, and patients are once again able to reach medical facilities.

The route to these districts had been blocked by Pakistani forces during the recent fighting, which also left several civilians dead or injured.

While aid deliveries have resumed, agencies warn that sustained access and security will be critical to prevent further deterioration of living conditions in the region.

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