Afghanistan: Humanitarian Situation
2026-05-19 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 3332 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on humanitarian needs and delivery in Afghanistan.
Answer
The United Nations currently assesses that 22 million people require humanitarian support in Afghanistan. The UK continues to make one of the largest contributions to meeting those needs, allocating £154 million in 2025/26 for life-saving assistance and e...