One year ago this week, when the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they promised to institute a modern form of Islamic government that honored women’s rights.
That promise evaporated with a sudden decision to prohibit girls from going to high school, prompting questions about which part of the Taliban is really running the country.
Guest: Matthieu Aik ... Show More
Today
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Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021: 10,000 Americans Still In Afghanistan
The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Ta ... Show More
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Nov 2021
The plight of girls under the Taliban
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