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| Iran: A western refuge Iran has attempted to close its borders to prevent its 1.5 million Afghan refugee population from growing further. However its eastern border is a porous one. An estimated 200,000 Afghans have arrived in the country since the beginning of last year via backcountry routes. Although the border is closed and no new arrivals have been reported, it is likely that irregular refugee crossings are already underway. FULL STORY » |
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| Afghanistan Catherine Bertine, Executive Director of the WFP, said around 52,000 metric tons of food per month is needed to feed the hungry in Afghanistan. She said the WFP was currently delivering 900 metric tons a day, and was confident deliveries will be increased. A U.N. adviser has strongly criticized the dropping of food aid by the U.S.-led coalition during the bombing in Afghanistan. FULL STORY » |
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| Pakistan: Hospitality fatigue Pakistan has the largest population of Afghan refugees in the world, totaling two million. The border with Afghanistan remains closed, but those managing to cross illegally will be assisted in border camps. Pakistani officials have hinted that it might open its gates if a flood of refugees arrive. For many, hospitality fatigue is taking over, it says its refusal to accept more refugees is based on lack of resources and security concerns. FULL STORY » |
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Years of conflict, severe drought, human rights abuses and now the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan have left millions of civilians, especially women and children, with a fragile grip on survival. Many have fled their homes to neighboring countries such as Iran and Pakistan. The deteriorating security situation in the region threatens to create a humanitarian crisis of enormous proportions. Donating AT THE BORDER » FACING HARDSHIP » PAKISTAN » IRAN » Click on the points below for an-in depth look at the situation. |
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