The Taliban has blamed economic sanctions from Western countries on the crisis facing Afghanistan.

Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen gave his reaction to Sky News reports showing millions of Afghans, including children, facing starvation and exposure to the cold elements this winter.

Shaheen said: "It is not the result of our activities. It is the result of the sanctions imposed on Afghanistan."

Watch the full interview with the Taliban spokesperson.

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