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Afghanistan "Deadliest" Country For Civilians

The International Red Cross says Afghanistan remains the deadliest country in the world.

Violence in Afghanistan has worsened in recent months including targeted killings of journalists, politicians and rights activists. We hear from the Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross - Robert Mardini who says that Afghanistan remains the most dangerous place in the world for civilians.

Also on the programme - President Trump has spoken publicly for the first time since the election was called for his rival Joe Biden; And the extraordinary life of a Eddie Jaku - a Holocaust survivor and why he is the Happiest man on Earth.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Jef McAllister former journalist and lawyer; and Dr Yu Jie research fellow on China at London's Chatham House.

(Photo: Car bombed in Helmand, Afghanistan; Credit:EPA/WATAN YAR)

23 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Nov 202008:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Sat 14 Nov 202008:06GMT