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Afghanistan: A Country at Breaking Point
John Simpson goes back to Afghanistan to explore the shocking unravelling of a country he has been reporting on for more than 40 years.
It is being described as the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet. After decades of war, eight million people are now facing starvation in Afghanistan. A million children could die. Reporter John Simpson goes back to explore the shocking unravelling of a country he has been reporting on for more than 40 years. The Taliban takeover and sanctions imposed by the west have contributed to economic collapse. There is food in the markets, but families are being driven to the edge because they simply don’t have the money to buy it.
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Sat 12 Feb 202200:05
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | John Simpson |
| Producer | Maurice May |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Head |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
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- Mon 7 Feb 202219:30BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Mon 7 Feb 202220:30BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 7 Feb 202222:35BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Wed 9 Feb 202203:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Fri 11 Feb 202203:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sat 12 Feb 202200:05