The use of heavy artillery in densely populated areas can have a devasting impact on civilians caught in the crossfire. Power lines and transformers have been damaged in the fighting, cutting off electricity to the city and having a serious impact on humanitarian operations and public health.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains extremely dire as a result of decades of armed conflict, economic hardship and natural disasters.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The ICRC has been serving the people of Afghanistan for over 40 years, protecting, and assisting them amidst the consequences of armed conflicts and overlapping challenges.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Health care in danger: At the ICRC, treating and caring for the sick and wounded during armed conflict and other violence is one of our founding principles.| International Committee of the Red Cross