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Life in Kabul - a young woman shares her fears

Across a 10 day period, Taliban fighters have taken control of Afghanistan. In an audio diary, Simin - a young professional living in Kabul - shares her thoughts and fears.

The pace of events in Afghanistan has been bewildering. Across a ten day period, Taliban fighters have swept control of the country. Among those with the most to lose are women - those who have had a freedom to go to school and work that was not there 20 years ago.

Simin - a young professional living in Kabul - has kept an audio diary for 大象传媒 Radio 4's Today programme. Here's 5 Minutes On her thoughts and fears - as the Taliban move closer to the capital and then gain control.

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