Killer winter hits Kabul

Published February 8, 2012

As winter hits Kabul, Afghans who are living in the refugee camps in the capital of Kabul worry about how the unusually cold winter can take away their children.

Charhi Qambar is one of the largest refugees camp in Kabul. It is populated largely with refugees who fled the fighting in areas like Helmand Province. According to The New York Times, 8 cold –related deaths have been reported so far. – Photos by Agencies.

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