A Wish for Afghanistan
BBC World ServiceThe 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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If only - Lyse Doucet talks to poet, former ambassador and former Mujahideen fighter, Massoud Khalili. Now 74, he’s lived through many of the pivotal moments of 43 years of war in Afghanistan. He and Lyse reflect on the missed opportunities and the m... more
An eyewitness account from the presidential palace as the Taliban encircle Kabul.
He was the president’s chief of staff, she was the ambassador in Washington. Both were appointed by President Ghani: Matin Bek, the son of a warlord, and Adela Raz, t... more
Keeping music alive under the Taliban - 21-year-old pianist, composer and conductor Arson Fahim and cellist Meena have both had to leave Afghanistan to continue studying and performing the music they love. Arson created the music for this series. The... more
Living with the Taliban - the female doctor who celebrated the Taliban takeover in Kabul. Gynaecologist, ex MP, former refugee, Dr Roshanak Wardak welcomes the end of years of war which she says the Taliban's return to power has brought. War is the w... more
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- Trapped in Time; Breaking Afghanistan’s Cycle of Uncertainty
Since the collapse of the previous regime (Republic), many Afghans, especially the youth, have been experiencing immense psychological distress. Almost every path to achieving their dreams has been blocked, leaving the future uncertain. We have no idea what will happen next.
What mistakes led us to this point? Which opportunities were wasted? Who is responsible for this tragedy? And most importantly, how can we break the vicious cycle that has kept our nation from progress and development for de... more
Apple Podcasts5Bari Sahibzada
United States8 months ago - Thank you
Very educational
Apple Podcasts5Mike Green13United Statesa year ago - Great insight
Binge worthy😍
Apple Podcasts5theschneckiUnited States2 years ago Both brilliant and heartbreaking. So important that brave journalists like Lyse Doucet continue to tell these stories that are easy to forget about. Bravo to all the programme makers on this.
Podcast Addict53 years agothedevilwaslonelyBoth brilliant and heartbreaking. So important that brave journalists like Lyse Doucet continue to tell these stories that are easy to forget about. Bravo to all the programme makers on this.
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