Afghanistan: Flash Floods Kill at Least 120

Afghanistan: Flash Floods Kill at Least 120
Above: Afghans navigate flooded roads after heavy snowfall raises water levels in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 14, 2022. Image copyright: Scott Peterson/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin


Narrative A

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.


Narrative B

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.


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