Turkish aid group helps conflict victims in Afghanistan

By Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat</p> <p>KABUL (AA) – A Turkish charity group on Tuesday helped at least 400 families victimized by conflict in northern Afghanistan.</p> <p>The Turkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) gave food packages and blankets to war victims in refugee camps in the northern province of Balkh.</p> <p>At a ceremony to distribute the aid, Sevki Seckin Alpay, Turkey’s consul general in Mazar-i Sharif, said that Turkey wants Afghanistan have peace, prosperity, and a bright future.</p> <p>&quot;As long as the Afghan people want it, Turkey will continue being here and extending help,&quot; Alpay said.</p> <p>Abdulcelil Alpkiray, the religious affairs attache at the consulate in Mazar-i Sharif, said the food packages for the conflict victims included flour, rice, oil, pasta, tea, and salt.</p> <p>The aid donation came amid continued security challenges in northern Afghanistan, including in Balkh, Jowzjan, and Faryab.</p> <p><br>