"We
need the international community to stand together and support
the Afghan people," Guterres said in a post on Twitter
announcing the conference that he said would seek a swift
scale-up in funding for humanitarian relief.
"We also appeal for full and unimpeded humanitarian access to
make sure Afghans continue to get the essential services they
need," he said.
Many Afghans were struggling to feed their families amid severe
drought well before Taliban militants seized power last month
and millions may now face starvation with the country isolated
and the economy unravelling, aid agencies say.
"The United Nations stands in solidarity with the people of
Afghanistan and is committed to staying and delivering for
them," Guterres said.
(Reporting by Michael Shields; Editing by Mark Potter)
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