It's been four years since the West left Afghanistan in shambles and the Taliban swept back to power. After years of foreign forces in the region, under the stated aim of ensuring peace, prosperity and freedom for Afghan men, women and children, the Taliban reimposed their repressive regime - with horrendous consequences for Afghan women and girls.

Shukria Barakzai is an Afghan journalist, former diplomat/politician and feminist. She joined Jasmine in London to talk about life before and after the Taliban and why she will never stop speaking up for women’s rights - no matter the personal cost.

This week, the view is from Afghanistan.

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