Water and (in-)Security in Afghanistan as the Taliban Take over

Aug 16, 2021 | Water, Peace and Security
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The takeover by the Taliban not only threatens people’s lives, security and fundamental freedom, but also significantly increases risks of water insecurity both immediately and in the long term. While our hearts and minds are with the people struggling for survival and freedom in Afghanistan today, we should not forget that the implications of the imminent Taliban rule will add yet another challenge to the long-term future of the Afghan people, and possibly also to the entire region’s stability.