Synopsis

The swift collapse of Afghanistan has sent shockwaves across the globe, leaving many to question the nation’s future. Yalda Hakim, a BBC journalist born in Afghanistan, journeyed back to the country in the weeks leading up to the Taliban's takeover. She encounters a Taliban commander on the front lines, resolute in his vision of a Sharia state, and the Afghan vice president who vowed never to surrender. Furthermore, she speaks with those now living in fear for their safety and prospects. Panora