On September 13, the United Nations will hold an international relief meeting for Afghanistan.

ZURICH: The United Nations has agreed to hold an international assistance meeting in Geneva on September 13 in order to help prevent what UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has described as a “looming humanitarian disaster” in Afghanistan.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the summit on Twitter, saying it will seek a rapid increase in financing for humanitarian help.

“On September 13, I will host a high-level humanitarian meeting in Afghanistan to push for a rapid increase in funds and complete, unrestricted access to people in need,” he added.

Guterres stated, “We urge the international community to come together and assist the Afghan people.” “We also call for complete and unrestricted humanitarian access to ensure Afghans continue to get critical services,” he added.

“Now, more than ever, Afghan children, women, and men want worldwide assistance and solidarity,” he added.

Many Afghans were struggling to feed their families due to a terrible drought long before the Taliban took power last month, and humanitarian groups warn that millions may now risk famine if the nation becomes further isolated and the economy collapses.