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UN calls for restoration of Afghanistan's frozen foreign exchange reserves

"Every man, woman and child in Afghanistan can face acute poverty.”

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UN calls for restoration of Afghanistan's frozen foreign exchange reserves
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New York: United Nations on Friday has called for restoration of Afghanistan's frozen foreign exchange reserves as the country is facing humanitarian crisis.

United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is in a race against time to help people in Afghanistan, where a nightmare is unfolding. “Without a more concerted effort from the international community, every man, woman and child in Afghanistan can face acute poverty.”

UN Chief said that currently, over half of the country's population depends on life-saving assistance.

He called for allowing the International funding to pay the salaries of public-sector workers, and to help Afghan institutions deliver healthcare, education and other vital services.

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