Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

The Taliban in Afghanistan swept to power 100 days ago. We'll be explaining the developments that led to the takeover and what’s happened in the country since August. We’ll catch up with people who spoke to us in the aftermath of the takeover to hear what life has been like for them.

We’ll hear from students in Iraq’s Kurdistan region where hundreds of people have been protesting in the city of Sulaimani calling for restoration of a government student allowance.

We’ll also explain why the Turkish currency has hit new lows against the dollar and the impact on everyday life.

Dr Swapneil Parikh, an infectious disease researcher in Mumbai India will talk about today's other Covid stories and answer audience questions.

(Photo: A group of women wearing burqas crosses the street as members of the Taliban drive past in Kabul, Afghanistan October 9, 2021. Credit: Jorge Silva/File Photo/Reuters)