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Sunday, 30 September, 2001, 14:50 GMT 15:50 UK
In pictures: Afghanistan's refugees
The anticipated military strikes by the United States on Afghanistan are being dreaded by neighbouring Iran and Pakistan, as well as aid agencies.
Pakistan and Iran are already home to more than 3.5 million Afghans - the largest refugee group in the world.
 This girl has just arrived at a makeshift camp outside Quetta, Pakistan
 Although the Pakistan border is officially closed, refugees are still getting across...
 ...while aid convoys labour the other way into Afghanistan
 The tents provide little shelter from the elements
 A UN driver prays as a lorry carrying biscuits from Italy arrives at a World Food Programme warehouse
 Pakistani money changers near the border have little business
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