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Afghanistan

WFP Convoy Braves Treacherous Roads to Reach Afghanistan Central Highlands
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Published on 2 May 2012
  • Long And Winding Road
  • High Climbers
  • Follow The Leader
  • Mud And Snow
  • Trusty Hinos
  • On The Edge
  • Towing Out
  • Stuck In The Mud
Long And Winding Road
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Long And Winding Road

17 trucks set off from Kabul to cover 1,200 km into central Afghanistan to bring food to remote villages for WFP school meal programmes.

High Climbers
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High Climbers

The unpaved roads – some at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres – become impassable in the winter months, and are left muddy and slippery in the spring.

Follow The Leader
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Follow The Leader

The convoy spent six nights on the road to deliver the food.

Mud And Snow
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Mud And Snow

Even in mid April, there is still plenty of snow on the roads at this altitude in the central highlands of Afghanistan.
 

Trusty Hinos
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Trusty Hinos

WFP uses 6 x 4 Hino trucks, donated by the Government of Japan more than 20 years ago, to negotiate this tricky terrain.
 

On The Edge
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On The Edge

Many of the drivers working for WFP in Afghanistan have been driving these routes for more than 20 years.
 

Towing Out
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Towing Out

Even with decades of experience and sturdy vehicles, the trucks still get stuck sometimes and need to be towed out.

Stuck In The Mud
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Stuck In The Mud

Drivers have to dig trucks out of the mud or shovel dry dirt onto the roads in order to get vehicles moving again.
 

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