Afghans preparing for Eid al-Adha celebration amid U.S. sanctions

STORY: Afghans preparing for Eid al-Adha celebration amid U.S. sanctions DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of a market in Kabul 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SHAFIQULLAH, Dry fruit seller in Afghanistan 3 various of streets in Kabul 4 various of the White House in the U.S. 5 SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): MUMTAZ, Kabul resident 6 SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): FRESHTA SAFARI, Businesswoman STORYLINE: As Muslims in various countries get ready to mark Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, many in Afghanistan are still struggling to survive. Eid al-Adha is one of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide every year. This year, for many Afghans, Eid al-Adha comes amid soaring prices. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SHAFIQULLAH, Dry fruit seller in Afghanistan "The price of one packet of chocolate was 150 afghanis last year but this year its price increased to 250 afghanis. If Washington releases Afghanistan's assets, the prices of daily necessities would drop by 30 percent." Since th