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Selling their body parts in afghanistan in desperation, given the complete breakdown of the economy. the next point to address directly, weve argued very clearly that all $9.5 billion of frozen assets of afghanistan, 7 billion in the us, 2.5 billion in europe and elsewhere, need to be released so that a functioning economy and a functioning central bank and a functioning finance ministry can get back into place. the us last week did agree to make clear that sanctions do not apply to organisation...

At the very same time, the united states government is commandeering some of the billions of dollars of reserves they hold from the afghan government and now using them in terms of 9/11 compensation. what is your reaction to that? well, first of all, we have 3000 international rescue committee staff inside afghanistan, and i can confirm the reports that youve just quoted that there are people selling their children and that there are people selling their body parts in afghanistan in desperation,...

That youve just quoted that there are people selling their children and that there are people selling their body parts in afghanistan in desperation, given the complete breakdown of the economy. the next point to address directly, weve argued very clearly that all $9.5 billion of frozen assets of afghanistan, 7 billion in the us, 2.5 billion in europe and elsewhere, need to be released so that a functioning economy and a functioning central bank and a functioning finance ministry can get back in...

Rescue committee staff inside afghanistan, and i can confirm the reports that youve just quoted that there are people selling their children and that there are people selling their body parts in afghanistan in desperation, given the complete breakdown of the economy. the next point to address directly, weve argued very clearly that all $9.5 billion of frozen assets of afghanistan, 7 billion in the us, 2.5 billion in europe and elsewhere, need to be released so that a functioning economy and a fu...

Continue on some sort of economic level. that can feed its people and have a functioning economy. >> well, a whole new dynamic between china and russia right now with russia isolated from western markets, financial well -- trade, the chinese are in a position to either cut russia loose, because they dont want negative reaction. or do they buy russia on the cheap, they could drive a really hard bargain with russians. china has a choice to make, do they want to antagonize the west and risk a sound...

Labourforce. thats not to labour markets because we need a labour force. thats not to say that we are exploiting ukrainian refugees, not at all, but i would like to see a win—win situation. than like to see a win—win situation. an invitation from our ukrainian refugees are finland stop so i must agree, but is actually a functioning economy, that is key for ukrainians resistance. — economy, that is key for ukrainians resistance, and _ economy, that is key for ukrainians resistance, and with...

Here. >> and also the services being sent to the country is how we were able to help the afghan people, so were watching a collapse of the sanitation and education system because salaries cannot be paid and because youre watching humanitarian organizations like the isd come in and provide some relief. but we cant replace a functioning economy and we cant replace a functioning service sector. >> so thats the economic crisis part of it, the political crisis in afghanistan obviously well documented...

Theres huge demands because of ecommerce. all of these, though theyre difficult for the moment, are positive signs. consumer demand is up, retail spending is up. people have saved their money and theyre out there working and spending. thats a functioning economy. >> my two good friends, stephanie ruhle and monica alba, its so nice to see you both this morning. now to capitol hill and what is shaping up to be a huge day for house democrats after months of wrangling, delays, and intraparty fight...

What is appropriate conduct, so that, hopefully we never have to confront an out of control corrupted ministration, like the one that existed when donald trump was in office. now of course, will have to confront, the dynamics in the senate, with the republican party there. when they refused to govern, in a credible fashion, but the first step that will have to take, is to move this legislation, in the house. and to make our case to the american people, as to why its important, so the for their w...

Economic leverage we have over the taliban. well deal with them directly, and they well understand the extent to which the united states plays a central role in the fundamental functioning of any basic -- >> so you mean like access to the world food program, relief of sanctions against the taliban? >> not the world food program. were not going to hold food hostage from the people of afghanistan. in fact, we will support humanitarian assistance going directly to individuals in afghanistan. but wh...