Panorama S70E05

Panorama - S70E05: Afghanistan: A Country at Breaking Point

Feb 07, 2022Documentary, NewsSeason 70, Episode 5

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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Panorama S70E05 Synopsis

Panorama "Afghanistan: A Country at Breaking Point" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2022-02-07, this episode is part of Season 70 of Panorama. With a runtime of 29m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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 unravelli...