What peace talks with the Taliban mean for Afghan women
Clip: 11/29/2019 | 10m 45s
During his surprise Thanksgiving trip to Afghanistan, President Trump announced he had restarted talks with the Taliban. The ability of the conflict-wracked nation to achieve peace is at stake -- but so is progress for women, who could not work, study or even leave home unescorted under Taliban rule. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on the outlook for women's health and education there.
Aired: 11/29/19
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What peace talks with the Taliban mean for Afghan women
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