What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

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What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

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Aug 27, 2021

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Michael's commentary the morning after 13 US Service members were killed in attacks in Afghanistan. Original air date 27 August 2021.

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Aug 27, 2021

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What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

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Titles in the series (100)

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