Frantz, Douglas.

Refugees from Afghanistan Flee Out of Fear and Find Despair. / Douglas Frantz. - New York Times, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 18. Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Refugees from Afghanistan Flee Out of Fear and Find Despair, Sept. 30, 2001; pp. B1+.

"Refugees arriving here [Quetta, Pakistan] after arduous journeys from Afghanistan are describing scenes of desperation and fear at home as the threat of American-led military attacks turn their long-running misery into a potential catastrophe." (NEW YORK TIMES) The author explicates that American retaliation in Afghanistan will worsen the conditions for millions of refugees who are already dependent on the United Nations World Food Program and that fleeing to neighboring Pakistan brings hardships and despair.

1522-3205;


World Food Programme.


Food relief.
Humanitarian assistance--Afghanistan.
Refugees--Afghan.


Afghanistan--Social conditions.

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