Terrified and hungry

Article Abstract:

There are fears that US military action against Afghanistan's Taliban regime could lead to up to 1.5 mil Afghans fleeing the country. There are already 3.5 mil Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan. The World Food Programme believes that 6 mil people in Afghanistan urgently need food supplies.

Care and treatment, International relations, Food supply, Famines, Refugees, Afghan, Afghan refugees, World Food Program

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Bombs versus butter

Article Abstract:

Six aid agencies have urged the US-led alliance to stop bombing Afghanistan for long enough to allow food aid and other supplies to be delivered before winter comes. Millions were already at risk of starvation even before the military action began.

United States, Food and nutrition, United States foreign relations

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The Taliban dilemma

Article Abstract:

Aid agencies may leave Afghanistan, despite a perceived need for food assistance, for reasons which are examined in detail.

Political aspects, Hunger

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