Rising food prices deepen hardship in Afghanistan as Ramadan begins

Rising food prices deepen hardship in Afghanistan as Ramadan begins

As Ramadan begins, rising food prices across Afghanistan are fueling fresh anxiety among families already strained by economic hardship, particularly in the country’s southern provinces. Residents say the cost of basic staples has climbed sharply in recent weeks, making it increasingly difficult to prepare meals for the holy month, when families traditionally gather at sunset to break their fast. In parts of southern Afghanistan, local sources s…