The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in its annual emergency report, has stated that 20 countries, including Afghanistan, will likely face severe humanitarian crises in 2025.

The report lists Sudan at the top of countries with humanitarian crises.

Previously, Afghanistan ranked third on this list.

The report states: "Rescue Committee (IRC) unveils its annual Emergency Watchlist, highlighting the 20 countries most likely to face escalating humanitarian crisis in 2025. The top five crises are Sudan, occupied Palestinian territory, Myanmar, Syria and South Sudan."

"In addition to humanitarian aid, economic assistance should also be extended to Afghanistan. Such economic support would enable the government to implement its strategic plans, providing employment opportunities to people and eradicating unemployment,” said Abdul Naseer Rishtia, an economic affairs expert.

Some residents of Kabul have also complained about widespread economic problems, calling on the Islamic Emirate and aid organizations for help.

"Personally, I am sick, and I came to a doctor here. I asked for help because I have no money. My children are also hungry. I have 10 children and am unemployed,” said Habib, a resident of Kabul.
"We request the Islamic Emirate create employment opportunities for us. We search from morning until evening and earn 100 to 150 afghani, while our house rent is 2,000 to 2,500 afghani,” said Khan Mohammad, another resident of Kabul.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Ministry of Economy has pledged that it is working to reduce poverty in the country and has called for lifting restrictions imposed on Afghanistan and releasing its frozen foreign reserves by the international community.

"We aim to gradually reduce reliance on foreign aid by focusing on sustainable growth models based on existing economic capacities.Stabilizing GDP growth by prioritizing the private sector, supporting domestic production, attracting stable investments in infrastructure, and fostering regional connectivity are our key priorities, “said Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy.

According to the IRC report, more than 305 million people worldwide currently need humanitarian assistance. Sudan, Palestine, Myanmar, Syria, and South Sudan are at the top of the list of countries expected to experience the most severe humanitarian crises in 2025.