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Fawzia Koofi has been a prominent figure in Afghanistan's politics and a women's rights activist. She served a member and the first female Deputy Speaker of parliament before the Taliban's recapture of the country. In this interview she talks about her childhood, life in politics, negotiating with the Taliban and leaving Afghanistan. Support the showProducer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: [email protected] Instagram: @RohYakobi X: @TheAfgPod & @RohYakobi

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