Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 50 people in western Afghanistan
Associated PressMAY 15 2024
It's no wonder that Afghanistan has recently been hit with a spate of deadly floods. Instead of taking steps to mitigate risks, reactionary Taliban-appointed rulers have sought to normalize natural disasters. These rules have fostered a culture saying deadly events like these are out of their control.
Whether the international community is right or not to impose sanctions on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the world has a moral imperative to help Afghans and support climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in the country. Otherwise, Afghanistan's citizens will remain vulnerable to these tragedies.