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Withdrawal symptoms: Afghanistan goes hungry

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Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

This chapter examines the severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, marked by rampant food scarcity and the alarming consequences of the Taliban regime on women's rights. It highlights the desperate measures families are taking to survive, including tragic accounts of selling organs and children due to extreme poverty. The ongoing challenges of international support and the complex governance situation under the Taliban are also discussed, painting a grim picture of the nation's future.

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