The strongest impact was in the Indian state of Gujarat. This section includes a graphic of the affected area, country profiles and comprehensive website links. After enduring decades of civil war, Afghanistan's woes are compounded by the threat of its worst drought in 30 years. The As winter looms, United Nations says the country faces a disastrous famine unless road access to the affected area is restored. On this page you will find practical information about techniques and projects as well as developments in the relief sector, and members' photo galleries.
Rebel forces buy arms with diamonds.
Some 1.8 million Colombians were internally displaced at the end of 1999, and thousands of refugees have fled to neighbouring countries and further afield. Violent conflicts in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua are now over, but the countries continue to feel the effects of militarisation. Hurricane Mitch in late 1998 claimed some 10,000 lives and caused destruction that in many places has yet to be repaired. This section includes news, features and links about landmines and efforts to clear them and protect civilians from their devastating consequences. Food shortages are aggravated by the legacy of the recently ended border war in the Horn of Africa.