Captured by the Taliban In Afghanistan: Yvonne Ridley’s Unlikely Path to Islam
In this gripping second part of the Kianistan podcast series with Yvonne Ridley, we delve into the
defining moments that transformed her life forever. Yvonne shares an amusing anecdote before
taking us back to the aftermath of 9/11 and the tension in Afghanistan. While on a daring
undercover assignment, Yvonne was captured by the Taliban, an experience that would
unexpectedly reshape her personal and professional life.
We explore her treatment in captivity, a significant visit from a key figure, and the powerful human
connections she formed during her time in Afghanistan. Yvonne also recounts…
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