Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis after Taliban gains in the country displaces 360,000 from their homes this year – 60% of them children – bringing the total to 3.5 million.
An upsurge in insurgent violence has left the western backed-government in Afghanistan fighting for its life.
The situation in Lashkar Gah, capital of Helmand Province where Britain fought its campaign, is still critical – with national forces limited to a small toehold.
Meanwhile the peace of the capital itself was shattered today with a bomb attack – believed to be targeted on the defence minister’s home.
Babar Baloch, Global spokesperson for UNHCR – the UN’s refugee agency – tells Newsnight the worsening situation in Afghanistan has forced an estimated 360,000 from their homes since January – 60% of them children – bringing the total to 3.5 million.
Newsnight’s Emir Nader reports. Mark Urban is also joined by Afghan activist Mariam Wardak.
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