UN: 6M Afghans At Risk Of Famine

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

It's not surprising that Afghanistan, under Taliban leadership, is facing an economic and humanitarian catastrophe as they have no understanding of financial markets or how to run an economy. Incompetence and draconian policies mean that foreign aid and investment won't actually solve Afghan's economic problems.

Establishment-critical narrative

The 20-year imperialist, US-led NATO war against Afghanistan didn't end last year - it's being continued by other means. Not only with special forces, but also through sanctions, and the associated theft of Afghan central bank assets. Afghanistan's humanitarian and economic disaster is a direct result of a US policy that seeks to maintain control.


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