Brussels, 23/08/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has announced a further package of humanitarian aid to the tune of €16.724 million for Afghans living inside the country and as refugees in neighbouring states (such as Pakistan). This aid will support assistance for drought-affected populations (drinking water, irrigation, primary health care and nutritional support), refugees (building shelters, provision of medi-care and nutritional support), as well as prisoners held in Afghanistan. Part of the aid package will be used to provide logistical support in air and land transport. Since the beginning of 2001, the Commission has granted over 100 million for the victims of the Afghan crisis.