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Season 8 • Episode 22 • Episode 231: Afghanistan
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 8, Episode 22: Episode 231: Afghanistan
John Oliver discusses the end of America's war with Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis being left behind. Watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 8, Episode 22 Episode 231: Afghanistan in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 8, Episode 22 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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