Captured by the Taliban In Afghanistan: Yvonne Ridley’s Unlikely Path to Islam

In this gripping second part of the Kianistan podcast series with Yvonne Ridley, we delve into the
defining moments that transformed her life forever. Yvonne shares an amusing anecdote before
taking us back to the aftermath of 9/11 and the tension in Afghanistan. While on a daring
undercover assignment, Yvonne was captured by the Taliban, an experience that would
unexpectedly reshape her personal and professional life.
We explore her treatment in captivity, a significant visit from a key figure, and the powerful human
connections she formed during her time in Afghanistan. Yvonne also recounts how her return to the
UK impacted her journalism career and led to her conversion to Islam. This conversation unveils the
strength and resilience behind a hugely compelling personal transformations of our time.
00:01 Intro
01:35 An Amusing Anecdote
04:36 Yvonne's Background
05:45 9/11 A Defining Moment
08:44 Afghanistan Post 9/11
18:48 Entry Into Pakistan
33:57 Crossing The Border Into Afghanistan
52:22 Undercover In Afghanistan
1:03:30 Being Captured By The Taliban
1:12:22 Treatment In Captivity
1:22:57 A Very Important Visitor
1:30:25 Fund Raising For Afghan Village
1:30:42 The Worldwide Listings Co Ltd
1:32:56 Treatment In Captivity
1:42:12 Freedom
2:01:22 Life Back In UK
2:06:24 Impact On Career As Journalist
2:17:40 Journey To Islam
2:35:40 Closing Remarks

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