Yasmina Khadra - The Swallows of Kabul
Yasmina Khadra discusses The Swallows of Kabul, a portrait of life under a tyrannical theocracy.
The Algerian writer Yasmina Khadra discusses his novel, The Swallows of Kabul - a portrait of life under a tyrannical theocracy. Khadra is actually a man, and took a pseudonym (his wife's!) during his career in the Algerian Army during the civil war. His book follows a group of people struggling to hold on to their humanity in a world where pleasure is a sin and death awaits anyone who breaks the rules. Khadra answers questions from BBC listeners worldwide, in discussion with Harriett Gilbert.
(Photo: Yasmina Khadra. Credit: E.Robert-Espalieu)
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Swallows of Kabul - Why It's Essential Listening
Duration: 00:54
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The Swallows of Kabul - Zunaira's harrowing story
Duration: 01:33
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The Swallows of Kabul - The prologue
Duration: 03:27
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Jun 2015 22:05GMTBBC World Service Online
- Sun 7 Jun 2015 03:05GMTBBC World Service Online
- Wed 10 Jun 2015 08:05GMTBBC World Service Online
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