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Monday, 5 November, 2001, 15:08 GMT

Picture gallery: Afghan refugees

Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees are still fleeing the US-led bombing campaign in a desperate attempt to reach safety before winter sets in.

A coalition of charitable organisations has urged Washington to respect humanitarian law in its Afghan operations, particularly in its attempts to protect civilians.

Afghans fleeing by tractor

Afghan boy with pet bird

Father and child

Carpet bombing

Refugees in a dust storm

Refugees on the Iranian border

Refugees at prayer

Related to this story:
Major charities appeal to US (05 Nov 01 | South Asia) Rumsfeld defends bombing campaign (05 Nov 01 | South Asia) Afghan refugee women at risk (03 Nov 01 | South Asia) Afghan refugee's escape ordeal (03 Nov 01 | UK)

Internet links: Afghanistan Online | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | UNHCR |
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