UN migration agency appeals for $589M to support Afghanistan, neighboring countries

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched an international appeal Tuesday for more than $589 million to respond to the urgent humanitarian and protection needs of communities in Afghanistan and six neighboring countries.

The IOM, the UN agency dealing with migration, needs the money to assist more than 3.6 million crisis-affected persons and strengthen the communities' resilience and recovery.

"The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan is intensifying humanitarian needs and increasing displacement risks both inside the country as well as across borders to countries in the region," said Ugochi Daniels, IOM Deputy Director General for Operations.

The IOM's revised Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and Neighboring Countries says it builds on its expertise in responding to migration and displacement crises.