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Aug 2022
22m 55s

The Taliban Takeover, One Year Later

The New York Times
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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
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