Helmand is at war, once again. The nature of instability in Helmand has shifted from random insurgency
to a state of prolonged and organised violence that threatens the very
foundations of the new Afghanistan. The nature of the insurgency has changed and is
now perceived by the local population as an acceptable power holder.
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I Profile: Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Located in southern Afghanistan, Helmand Province is bordered to the west by the provinces of Nimroz and Farah, to the north by Ghor Province and to the east by the provinces of Daikondi, Uruzgan and Kandahar..,
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II. Security And Control: The Real Power Holders
Our last field assessment conducted in Helmand shows the signs of increasing instability: The state of war in Afghanistan can be defined as a situation of prolonged, politically motivated violence between organised factions. These factions can be national or local, public or private and are more or less institutionalised.Given the escalating violence and the absence of control of the central government over entire territories, it can be concluded that Helmand is in a state of war...
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| III. Development and Reconstruction The Real Economy
Helmand has long held a dominant position in opium production in Afghanistan, accounting for around 25% of total opium production in recent years. Opium production has proven a resilient economic activity, providing the major source of livelihood as it generates around 50% of total income in the province...
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