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news Bbc World 2026-05-18

Afghan Fathers Forced to Sell Children Amid Severe Poverty

In Afghanistan, a severe economic crisis compels fathers to make desperate choices, including selling their children, as an overwhelming majority of the population struggles to meet basic needs.

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