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Crumbling Afghan economy complicating foreign aid efforts

How U.S. can help crumbling Afghan economy and support international aid efforts

10/13/2021

PBS News Hour

Crumbling Afghan economy complicating foreign aid efforts

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How U.S. can help crumbling Afghan economy and support international aid efforts

It's been two months since the Taliban took control of Kabul and solidified their grip on Afghanistan. The country's banking system and economy is all but collapsing. Afghanistan needs urgent help, according to the head of one of the largest humanitarian aid organizations operating in the country. Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council joins Nick Schifrin with more.

10/13/2021

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