Select Committee · International Development Committee
The Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan
Status: Open
Opened: 29 Jun 2026
Five years after the fall of the civilian Government in Kabul, the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. Policies and conflicts in Iran and Pakistan have led to a 10% increase in Afghanistan's population as Afghan diaspora returns, natural disasters, economic hardships, and de-funding of humanitarian organisations, witnesses will argue, create a perfect storm. This … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 | Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale · UNICEF, Fiona Crack · BBC World Service, Ms Homa Nader · International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Ms Mihyung Park · International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ms Shaharzad Akbar · Rawadari organization and former Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, Zahra Joya · Rukhshana Media | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale · Representative for Afghanistan | UNICEF | 1 |
| Fiona Crack · Controller Content Language Services and Deputy G… | BBC World Service | 1 |
| Ms Homa Nader · Manager of Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic P… | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | 1 |
| Ms Mihyung Park · Chief of Mission, Afghanistan | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | 1 |
| Ms Shaharzad Akbar · Executive Director | Rawadari organization and former Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission | 1 |
| Zahra Joya · Founder | Rukhshana Media | 1 |