In the Nowzad district of Helmand, severe poverty is leaving mothers unable to feed their newborn babies.
Gulalai, who gave birth just six days ago, shares a heartbreaking story of a dark home devoid of food, medicine, or basic services.
Tearfully, she explains that her family has been hungry for months, lacking even flour to bake bread.
Her husband, Abdullah, cites rampant unemployment, stating he cannot afford even a kilo of potatoes for his starving children.
Local elders describe the situation as critical, with shortages of drinking water and shelter.
As winter approaches, fears are mounting over the lack of fuel and food, prompting urgent calls for aid from international organizations.
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