Afghanistan Complex Emergency - DREF Operation (MDRAF020)

Airstrikes and border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan from late February through early March 2026 affected ten Afghan provinces, killing at least 56 civilians and injuring 129, with women and children comprising 55% of casualties. Critical infrastructure including hospitals, health facilities, and border reception centers was damaged or closed, severely disrupting humanitarian operations. The IFRC and ARCS have activated a DREF operation to respond to displacement and urgent humanitaria