Sweden donates $7.2 million to Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday that Sweden has increased its support for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan by $7.2 million.

OCHA has confirmed an increase of 70 million kronor, which equals $7.2 million in aid by Sweden to the people of Afghanistan, their statement read.

OCHA stated that continuation of assistance for the people of Afghanistan is crucial.

With this aid package, Sweden’s financial contribution to Afghanistan now totals $82.2 million since 2014.