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A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan

It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 months to cuts in aid.

A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan

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It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid.

withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 months to cuts in aid.

Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.

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It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 months to cuts in aid. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.

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One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan.

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