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UN warns locust outbreak could exacerbate food insecurity in Afghanistan
Nearly 20 million people in Afghanistan are facing severe hunger, including 6 million who are at risk of famine.May 11, 2023 - World
Biden admin offers temporary fix to Afghan refugees in limbo
"We owe the people we evacuated in August 2021...the peace of mind that they are safely out of harm’s way."Updated May 6, 2023 - Politics & Policy
U.S. admits Afghanistan evacuation should have begun sooner
The Biden administration also placed blame on Trump.Updated Apr 6, 2023 - Politics & Policy
NGOs suspend Afghanistan operations after Taliban ban women
AfghanAid, Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE said they could no longer effectively provide aid.Dec 25, 2022 - WorldUN warns six million Afghans at risk of famine amid deepening crises
"We are up against time. These particular contributions are needed within the next three months."Aug 30, 2022 - World
Interview: Former U.S. envoy Khalilzad on leaving Afghanistan to the Taliban
"The president thought we might get stuck there."Aug 15, 2022 - World
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Sep 21, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Biden admin offers thousands of Afghan refugees temporary protections
- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
May 15, 2023 - Energy & Environment
Tropical Cyclone Mocha's intensification fits climate-driven pattern
- Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, author of Axios China
May 9, 2023 - World
Afghanistan joins China's infrastructure plan as Beijing pushes interests
