Stories at the top of the hour straight after this programme. 20 years after 9 11 and the invasion of afghanistan, american troops are finally leaving. But since news of the withdrawal, targeted killings and Suicide Attacks have increased. The taliban are back and gaining ground against government forces. Many people fear there will be a return to their brutal regime of the 90s. The taliban leadership say they have changed and want to work alongside the current government. There was in the past some mistakes that we have learned from. In this two part series, ill be trying to find out if theyre really willing to share power and what is at stake for the people of afghanistan. There is no way i can surrender to the taliban. None, no way. Afghanistan, 2021. The us withdrawal has left a Power Vacuum that the taliban is rushing to fill. Id come to the outskirts of kabul to meet fatima roshanian, the founder of a feminist magazine called nimrokh. At 26, shes one of millions of Afghan Women
Another chance to enjoy the second part of rajan Datas Journey to india, originally broadcast in 2017. In this episode, he travels to the North Eastern state of assam. India. 70 years after independence, this emerging World Power of more than A Billion people, is still changing. Im on a journey to two extremes of this vast subcontinent. It is crystals. Its hard crystals. White salt. You can taste it. I began in gujarat, in the far west. This is genuinely incredible. Im in heaven. Its pretty crowded. And this week i have travelled 2,000 miles over to the North East. I am on the banks of the mighty River Brahmaputra and i am about to go to a very spiritual place. It is one of indias lesser known regions. Were really high up, and just to my right is the border with bangladesh. A part of the country that prides itself on its traditions. He makes it look so easy. But its incredibly difficult. But it is also looking forward and embracing progress. So now i am on my way to go and see assams v
Bribery and Sexual Abuse. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. We begin in kabul in afghanistan, where Taliban Leaders have stepped into the public limelight to outline their intentions after sweeping through the country and taking control within a matter of days. They are leaders who have in fact neveR Been seen in public before. And they were quick to send out messages of assurance to both aghan nationals and the international community. They said afghans who assisted international forces would come to no harm, that Media Freedoms would be protected, and that women would be allowed to study and work, albeit adding within islamic principles. With the story of how the taliban claims it will rule, heres our chief international correspondent, lyse doucet. The republic has fallen. Its leaders fled. Taliban rule is returning, Day By day its fighters more visible on the streets of kabul. Patrolling with us military vehicles left behind or lost by government forces
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On the worlds oceans in our weekly series climate critical. Thank you very much forjoining us. We begin in kabul in afghanistan, where Taliban Leaders have stepped into the public limelight to outline their intentions after sweeping through the country and taking control within a matter of days. They are leaders who have in fact never been seen in public before. And they were quick to send out messages of assurance to both aghan nationals and the international community. They said afghans who assisted international forces would come to no harm, that Media Freedoms would be protected, and that women would be allowed to study and work, albeit adding within islamic principles. With the story of how the taliban claims it will rule, heres our chief international correspondent, lyse doucet. The republic has fallen. Its leaders fled. Taliban rule is returning, Day By day its fighters more visible on the streets of kabul. Patrolling with us military vehicles left behind or lost by government