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The Bunker – News without the nonsense

Special:‌ ‌Despatch‌ ‌from‌ ‌Kabul‌ ‌ ‌

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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Politics, Government, Society & Culture, News

4.61K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2021

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

What is the situation really like on the ground in Afghanistan, after the Taliban’s astonishingly swift takeover? Our panelist Arthur Snell talks to one of his contacts, presently in hiding in Kabul. We have chosen not identify them for their own safety.  https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast “Kabul has been left without anything.”  “Everything is closed down. You would think it is the Stone Age in Kabul. You wouldn't have seen this a week ago.” “This was a win-win for Russia.”  “The Taliban have made fake promises to the international community. Of course they have not changed.” Presented by Arthur Snell. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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hello this is Andrew Harrison introducing a special edition of the bunker.

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As regular listeners know, our panelist Arthur Snell has friends all over the world,

1:08.0

including Afghanistan.

1:09.0

Last night he managed to speak with one friend who's currently in hiding in Kabul

1:13.6

to hear what the situation is really like on the ground there.

1:16.5

We've chosen not to identify him for his own safety,

1:19.1

but Arthur introduces him in inimitable fashion.

1:21.9

He's an edited version of their conversation. Mula Amia Ahunzada. It's an honor to speak to you, Mulla.

1:37.0

Mula.

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