Years of war and drought have increasingly forced Afghanistan's Kuchis, a nomadic tribal group, to abandon their traditional lifestyle and relocate to settled areas.
Afghanistan's Kuchi Nomads Forced To Settle
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The Kuchis are identified by their black tents, colorful clothes, and flocks of animals.
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In their search for permanent residence, the Kuchis have come into conflict with local authorities and rival ethnic groups who say the newcomers are encroaching on their lands.
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Depleted natural resources, such as water, and lingering ethnic tensions have led to fierce clashes between Kuchi herders and members of the Hazara ethnic group in the last few years. Scores have been killed and wounded on both sides.
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Some Kuchi families have settled in Pul-e Charkhi, outside Kabul.