The U.N. reports 3.2 million children across Afghanistan face acute malnutrition nearly 23 years after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Nearly half of Afghan children are stunted, meaning they aren’t growing to their full potential due to hunger. The BBC recently profiled a hospital in eastern Nangarhar province, which said 700 children died in the past six months of hunger and largely preventable diseases.

In related news, Australia’s military says it will strip several senior commanders of distinguished service medals after a 2020 report revealed Australian Special Forces members committed war crimes during their operations in Afghanistan, unlawfully killing at least 39 prisoners and civilians. Australia’s defense minister says prosecutors are also considering charges.