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Afghanistan facing “intense moment”

Afghanistan facing “intense moment”

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Afghanistan is facing an “intense moment” as it transitions towards a politically stable and prosperous country.

That’s according to a senior United Nations representative in the country.

Afghanistan has just emerged from a protracted and disputed presidential election.

A national unity government was formed in September.

Setyo Budi asked Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan.

He began by asking him about the current political situation.

Duration: 3’36”

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