Ethiopia is a country often misunderstood, evoking images of barren landscapes and food drops.

On some islands, officials said, access is only by copter, to make food drops.

Beyond helping Afghans in need, the food drop clearly has a public relations goal.

The formal agreement said Uzbek territory would be used "in the first instance for humanitarian purposes," like food drops or rescue operations.

So far, American help has not been visible, except for an aerial food drop near the airport last week.

With the retreat of Taliban forces, several relief officials said the Air Force should stop its food drops.

While the American food drop appeared to be a hit with the people, the local head of a French aid organization appeared mostly unimpressed.

"The forest is cut, there are less places to feed, and the fish available for food drops," he said.

First, the American military food drops should immediately increase by several times over.

You ever see a food drop before?