Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
In the years since international military intervention Afghanistan, great strides have been made in protecting human rights and establishing the rule of law. But some observers worry a resurgent Taliban is threatening this progress. Kojo speaks with an Afghan activist, a diplomat, and a legal advocate about protecting human rights in a political fragile nation.
Guests
- Justine Mbabazi Trainer and mentor of the first team of female defense lawyers in Afghanistan; Director, Rwanda Bar Association
- Sima Samar Chair, The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission; former Minister of Women's Affairs, Afghan Interim Administration
- Rochus Pronk Political Advisor, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Afghanistan
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