More than 700 humanitarian aid trucks enter Afghanistan from Pakistan

More than 700 trucks laden with essential humanitarian aid have successfully crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan, marking a significant delivery despite the near-total closure of their shared land border. The United Nations confirmed the arrival of the convoy via the Torkham crossing.

Carrying vital supplies including food, the trucks are destined for Afghan families in urgent need. The United Nations Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, Mo Yahya, announced on X that 724 trucks had crossed, reaching those most vulnerable. He extended gratitude to Islamabad and all parties involved in maintaining this crucial humanitarian corridor.

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seven hundred and twenty four trucks of humanitarian cargo have crossed into Afghanistan through Torkham, reaching families who need it most.

Afghanistan is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 14 million people facing acute hunger. This situation is compounded by the aftermath of last year's devastating earthquakes, multiple climate-related disasters this year, and the return of millions of Afghans from neighboring countries since 2023. The World Food Programme (WFP) had previously warned of critical levels of acute child malnutrition.

The recent conflict with Pakistan led to border closures, severely disrupting aid delivery routes. The WFP noted that even essential items like fortified biscuits for schoolchildren faced lengthy rerouting through Iran, which also experienced disruptions, before eventually reaching Afghanistan months later after a complex international journey. The successful passage of this large convoy underscores the critical need to keep such lifelines open.

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thanked Islamabad and "all those who made it possible to keep the humanitarian lifeline open."