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The worst humanitarian catastrophe on earth is unfolding before our eyes. Afghanistan’s healthcare infrastructure is collapsing, poverty has drastically increased, and nearly nine million Afghans are on the brink of starvation—including one million children. This man-made humanitarian catastrophe is a direct result of American policies, namely freezing Afghanistan’s foreign assets and implementing strict sanctions. Prior More

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This content originally appeared on CounterPunch.org and was authored by Noam Chomsky, Tariq Ali, Richard Falk, Sara Roy, et al..

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