Snow in Afghanistan – in pictures

People of all ages react to the winter weather

An old Afghan man holds a snowball during snowfall, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo / Ebrahim Noroozi)

Harsh winter temperatures are forcing many in the Taliban-ruled country to choose between food and staying warm. AP

Boys play with snow in a cemetery in Kabul. AP

A bird seller at a market in Kabul. The country has scant resources to protect vulnerable citizens from the harsh winter. AP

A man takes a picture of a member of the security forces in Kabul. AFP

About 23 million Afghans do not have enough to eat, with many also lacking proper housing and money to heat their homes at night. AFP

Boys play in a park during snowfall in Kabul. AFP

Women make their way along a snow-covered street in Kabul. AFP

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