Saturday, November 18, 2006

Afghan "Threat to wider region"

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has warned that instability in Afghanistan poses a huge threat to peace and prosperity in the whole region.Aid distribution in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan - photo 7 October 2006



Mr Karzai's blunt message came at a conference in India where he urged neighbouring nations to continue and boost their help for his country.

"The job is not over and the stakes are still very high," Mr Karzai said.

The UN World Food Programme has warned it cannot feed millions of Afghans who will depend on it during the winter.



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