Afghanistan: Amid Chronic Violence, Millions of Afghans Face Risks of Drought Related Displacement

Aug 30, 2018 | Enayatullah Azad, Inter Press Service
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Amid a precarious security situation in Afghanistan, the worst drought in recent history, that hit two out of three provinces in Afghanistan in July, has destabilized the lives of tens of thousands of civilians, some of whom have already been displaced. The United Nations has predicted that over two million people are expected to become severely food insecure in the coming period. The West Region of conflict-stricken Afghanistan has been hardest hit by the drought, and over 60,000 people have been displaced to Herat and Badghis provinces, as a result.