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An Afghan love story

From the fall of Kabul, to falling in love

Aalia Farzan of 成人快手 Afghan Services left her life in Afghanistan after the Taliban retook the country in 2021 and came to London, and it was there she met her now husband. She speaks about this unlikely love story and sheds some light on what Afghan courtship entails. Plus, Ilona Hromliuk of 成人快手 Ukrainian has spoken to women who travel thousands of miles across Ukraine to go on a date with their husbands who are fighting on the frontlines.

Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Alice Gioia.

(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

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27 minutes

Last on

Mon 10 Feb 2025 03:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Feb 2025 05:32GMT
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025 00:32GMT
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025 01:32GMT
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025 10:32GMT
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025 16:32GMT
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025 22:32GMT
  • Mon 10 Feb 2025 03:32GMT