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Andrew Quilty and Ilhan Omar on Afghanistan

Andrew Quilty and Ilhan Omar on Afghanistan

FromDeconstructed


Andrew Quilty and Ilhan Omar on Afghanistan

FromDeconstructed

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai airport in Kabul on Thursday struck crowds that had gathered in hope of escaping the country. ISIS-K, an Afghanistan-based offshoot of the Islamic State, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Journalist Andrew Quilty joins Ryan Grim to talk about the history of ISIS-K and the aftermath of the attacks. Then, Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar discusses the situation confronting refugees from Afghanistan looking to come to the U.S.
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Released:
Aug 28, 2021
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