Afghanistan, Oct. 25 -- Restrictions on female aid workers and interference in relief operations continue to hinder humanitarian access in Afghanistan, with the United Nations reporting 30 access-related incidents in September.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said humanitarian partners recorded 30 incidents across Afghanistan during the month, a 27 percent decrease compared with August. However, the agency cautioned that fewer reported incidents do not necessarily indicate an improvement, as some cases may go unreported.
According to OCHA, 18 of the incidents involved interference in humanitarian activities, while four were linked to physical access constraints.
The agency also identified military operat...