How The War In Ukraine Is Affecting Afghanistan's Growing Famine
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It's been more than six months since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The United Nations refugee agency predicted that by the end of last year, more than half a million people would flee the Taliban-controlled country. Some of those refugees settled in Ukraine, and are once again in the middle of a conflict.The war in Eastern Europe is "potentially apocalyptic" for Afghanistan's growing famine, and for its collapsing economy. So, how is the war on Ukraine weighing on the humanitarian crisis there? And what does it mean for refugees in the US and elsewhere?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
