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A Wish for Afghanistan
The speed of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan in August 2021 took the world by surprise. Now there is uncertainty and fear among many Afghans - what will Taliban rule look like? What will become of their country?The Taliban took control of Kabul just weeks before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the event that led to the US invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 and the Taliban’s fall. It was hoped this would be a new beginning, bringing peace to a country that had known nothing but war since the Soviets invaded 20 years earlier. After 2001, there was a new constitution and...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 588 ratings
Great insight
Binge worthy😍
theschnecki via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/23
Must listen
Excellent podcast that provided deeper understanding of a very complex place.
chekabaraka via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/22
Shattered dreams
After listening to each podcast I get depressed. The US & Allies were not honest with Afghans. They followed suit pakistan in playing double games with terrorists and the citizens of Afghanistan.
Sahizuri via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/03/22
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