Life is dire for millions of Afghans, whose lives have been upturned since the Taliban returned to power. More than 22 million are facing starvation and women have been pushed out of the workforce. Diane Roberts spoke with Mary-Ellen McGroarty, Afghanistan country director for the World Food Programme, about what she’s witnessed and how she’s navigating Afghanistan’s new reality as a woman.
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