The long-term absence of relief agencies could force many, many thousands of people into displacement.

For millions of people, this was their source of food.

No one should be returned to Iraq during war time against their will.

A new wave of millions of Afghans will overwhelm hospitality, (we must) insure that we have local and federal governments on board.

What we don't have is water, a factor that will make or break a crisis situation.

Clearly, Afghanistan is itself on a humanitarian precipice.

It's clear that the (Hutu militants) have spooked the refugees, and they are using these people as shields.

Are very much living on a hand to mouth basis.

The situation is very much in flux. The situation has been very tense.