The announcement comes as Britain is set to co-host a United Nations international pledging summit to help raise more than £3 billion for humanitarian relief in the wake of the Taliban takeover.
The UK has pledged to send an extra £286 million of emergency aid to the people of Afghanistan as the humanitarian crisis in the country grows. Pic: Chris CunninghamThe UK has pledged to send an extra £286 million of emergency aid to the people of Afghanistan as the humanitarian crisis in the country grows.
The multi-million-pound package of aid matches last year's commitment and will be channelled through UN partners and trusted non-governmental organisations , with none going directly to theThe funds will support basic services - such as improving access to healthcare, and helping farmers overcome the impact of drought the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said.
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