With winter nearing and the Afghan government poised to confront Taliban forces in Warduj district,people in desperate need of aid are at risk of isolationIn the mountains of Badakhshan, in north-east Afghanistan, or victims of final week’s 7.5-magnitude earthquake are waiting for food and shelter.
Temperatures are dropping with menacing speed,and some of the worst affected may maintain to keep waiting.
Government security forces are preparing a large offensive against the Taliban in Warduj district, close to the quake’s epicentre, or even though the fighting may obstruct aid efforts.
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Source: theguardian.com