Afghanistan risks famine if pressure on traders continues, chamber of commerce says

Afghan traders have warned that rising regional tensions and trade disruptions could push the country toward a serious food shortage if the situation continues.

Khan Jan Alokozay, a board member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said Taliban authorities are pressuring traders to sell essential food items at lower prices despite increasing import costs.

He stated in an interview with Amu TV that the prices of several basic commodities have risen after key...