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Drought, dams and diplomacy: Afghanistan’s water crisis goes regional

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AFP, 17 August 2025

In this article about the Taleban’s water policy, AAN research is quoted:

The Taliban authorities insist there is not enough water to release more to Iran, blaming the impact of climate pressures on the whole region.

They also argue long-term poor water management has meant Afghanistan has not gotten its full share, according to an Afghanistan Analysts Network report by water resources management expert Assem Mayar.