Afghanistan, April 21 -- Aid has reached isolated Nuristan districts after weeks of clashes, easing shortages for thousands of families cut off from food, healthcare and supplies.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said humanitarian aid has reached remote districts in Nuristan after weeks of isolation caused by clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban.
Access routes to the districts of Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal have reopened, allowing relief agencies to resume deliveries.
The ICRC said aid efforts are being carried out jointly with the World Food Programme and the Afghan Red Crescent under Taliban administration.
Around 17,000 families had been cut off for nearly two months, facing severe shortages of food, medical care and...