In its contingency planning for Afghanistan, the UN has forecast a possible population displacement in coming months of an estimated 170,000 people because of drought and armed conflict. In a new report on the situation, it said non-food relief items is being pre-positioned in the strategic locations of Mazar-i-Sharif, Panjsher/Andarab, Herat, Faizabad and the capital, Kabul.
“Population movements of a significant magnitude cannot be ruled out, including across international borders,” the report said. “This could add an additional dimension of risk in a fragile and volatile region.” The humanitarian community was trying to concentrate assistance on
drought-affected areas, with the strategy of trying to prevent internal displacement. But, it added, current resources were inadequate, particularly for non-food needs.
The full report, ‘Assistance to Afghanistan Update’ can be viewed at: http://192.168.1.201/
This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions
Share this article