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10/07/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, Haiti appeals for international military help

Appeal follows assassination of President

Haiti has called on the United Nations and United States to provide military support to protect the country’s key infrastructure.

We have an Afghanistan special as we are joined by the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent to discuss an eventful week in Afghanistan, which included the US withdrawal of troops and Taliban advances towards the Turkmenistan and Iran borders.

Also, ex-Germany ambassador in North Korea reveals inner workings of nation in new book; and what next for Britney Spears?

Joining Celia Hatton discuss these and other issues are Tony Connelly, Europe editor for RTE -Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster; and Michela Wrong, journalist and author, specialising in Africa.

(Photo: Haitian Ambassador Bocchit Edmond speaks during an interview at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC, USA, 08 July 2021. Mr Edmond spoke to the media following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on 07 July morning which left the President dead and First Lady Martine Moise injured. CREDIT: EPA/WILL OLIVER)

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