Turkey: refugees from Afghanistan face winter crisis
Ankara,19 November 2012 ? Refugees from Afghanistan are facing a harsh winter in Turkey this year. According to information provided to JRS, more than 8,900 Afghans have arrived in the country since 31 May, mainly arriving in through Iran. It is believed that most are fleeing the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, but some may have been residing in Iran for some time.
Community project frees 24 million from open defecation - UNICEF
UNICEF aims to eliminate open defecation by encouraging social change among villagers leading to the construction of latrines