Poverty in Afghanistan
A new survey released by the aid group Oxfam highlights some of the largest concerns of ordinary Afghans. According to the survey, people are worried about the Taliban and corruption, but their main concern is living in poverty. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with the report’s author, Ashley Jackson, who’s in Kabul.
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