NGOs plea to end militarized aid
2/1/10 - 3:23 PM
Several prominent humanitarian organizations have demanded foreign military troops in Afghanistan cease the practice of using aid as a bartering tool with local citizens for information. The approach has been seen as a short term goal which in the long run is deemed counterproductive and harmful. “The militarization of aid is putting ordinary people on the frontlines of the conflict” - ActionAid, Care, Christian Aid, Oxfam, and the Norwegian Refugee Council.” Further details can be found on IslamOnline http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1264249814604&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout title= “Stop Militarized Afghan Aid: NGOs">IslamOnline.



















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