Sunday, November 2, 2008

Millions of Afghans Face Starvation

Whatever the effect of insurgent violence on the UN-mandated mission in Afghanistan, it is widespread hunger and malnutrition that will place a greater obstacle in its progress."
RUSI said that many Afghan have already started migrating from their areas in search of food.
"Some are eating grass and a tiny number have died of starvation."
British charity Oxfam warned earlier this year that around five million Afghans are facing food shortages.
RUSI warned that a famine will blow out when the snowy winter season begins

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