Afghanistan: Humanitarian Update, March and April 2026

Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Cross-border hostilities continue to drive humanitarian needs in Afghanistan Cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan since October 2025 have caused significant humanitarian consequences, including civilian casualties, displacement and disruptions to essential services. Although a ceasefire reached in October 2025 temporarily reduced the intensity of hostilities, violence has continued intermittently in border provinces. Between January and March 2026, cross-border armed violence between Afghanistan’s de facto security forces and the Pakistani military resulted in 769 civilian casualties, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). This includes 372 people killed and 397 injured, among them 72 women, 554 men, 48 girls and 95 boys. UNAMA reports that the majority of incidents occurred in February and March, largely driven by airstrikes following Pakistan’s announcement of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq on 26 February. Airstrikes accounted for approximately 64 per cent of total civilian casualties, while the remainder resulted from indirect cross-border fire and isolated incidents, including the targeted killing of a humanitarian worker. Displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure Humanitarian partners estimate that more than 100,000 people have been displaced across Khost, Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktia, and Paktika provinces since the escalation of hostilities. While displacement has largely been temporary, affected populations continue to experience significant humanitarian needs. Assessments indicate that airstrikes or clashes linked to cross-border violence have been reported in 11 pro...

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