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Afghan aid crisis worsens as winter nears

Aid workers are warning the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening. Some of the worst affected areas cannot be reached because of fighting, and as winter draws nearer there are fears more civilians will suffer. Full Article at ABC Online

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