Assessments

This report is prepared following a rapid needs assessment mission conducted by ACTED between the 19th and 24th of July 2009. During this time the mission team sought to gain an understanding of the context and to determine the…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The district of Buner is a small valley surrounded by Shangla, Mansehra, Haripur, Malakand, Swabi and Mardan districts. In April 2009, Buner was occupied by Taliban militants. A month later, the military intervened to oust the militants -…

CONTEXT The proliferation of militants across Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) earlier this year marked the end of a controversial peace deal in Swat Valley which allowed the use of strict Islamic law, in return for peace with the militants.…

July 2, 2009, Los Angeles, Calif. In a recent assessment of displaced persons living in Chota Lahore Camp (Yar Hussain Mera) in Swabi District, Pakistan, International Medical Corps found that financial hardship and depression are two of the most…

Background In February 2009, WFP carried out a food security assessment in Bogale and Laputta. Based on the findings it was recommended that: WFP continue its emergency operations in areas within Bogale and Laputta townships beyond April 2009 but to…

An assessment by the International Rescue Committee of uprooted Pakistanis living outside the camp system in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province shows many are living in "appalling" conditions. "In my 15 years as a health care professional I've never seen conditions like…

Executive Summary This research was undertaken in eight countries that are currently experiencing or have experienced armed conflict or other situations of armed violence. The aim was to develop a better understanding of people's needs and expectations, to gather views…

Executive Summary This research was undertaken in eight countries that are currently experiencing or have experienced armed conflict or other situations of armed violence. The aim was to develop a better understanding of people's needs and expectations, to gather views…

This document summarizes the investigation directed by the Commander, U.S. Central Command into the allegations that the use of U.S. air power caused civilian casualties in the vicinity of Gerani Village, Bala Balouk District, Farah Province, on May 4,…

Summary - Canada achieved progress toward priority objectives during the quarter, in the context of continuing counter-insurgency warfare and severe humanitarian conditions. - With training and mentoring by the Canadian Forces, Afghan National Army units in Kandahar showed marked improvement. Brigade Headquarters…