The entire area of Landi Kotal, including the army camp, government offices and hospital, was without electricity at the time of filing of this report as the officials claimed they were in touch with the elders to control the situation.
Peshawar Bureau adds: The United Nations High Commission for Refugees on Friday suspended voluntary repatriation operation of Afghan refugees for indefinite period in view of the government-tribesmen stand-off.
Officials said the UN refugee agency had formally suspended verification of returnees in Takhta Baig, Khyber Agency due to the prevailing tension in the agency, bordering Afghanistan.
Ibrahim Shinwari
Article courtesy of DAWN http://www.dawn.com/2002/08/31/index.htm
Peshawar Bureau adds: The United Nations High Commission for Refugees on Friday suspended voluntary repatriation operation of Afghan refugees for indefinite period in view of the government-tribesmen stand-off.
Officials said the UN refugee agency had formally suspended verification of returnees in Takhta Baig, Khyber Agency due to the prevailing tension in the agency, bordering Afghanistan.
Ibrahim Shinwari
Article courtesy of DAWN http://www.dawn.com/2002/08/31/index.htm