jamie smith—maillet, thank you.ll centre today on measurers to combat the production of illegal drugs. these un—led negotiations are the first to include the islamists since they seized power three years ago. however the absence of women and civil society figures — at the taliban's insistence — has prompted criticism from rights groups and activists. the taliban stated that they wanted to engage but urged others not to interfere in issues they describe as internal, including women's rights. let's speak to pashtana durrani, who is an afghan human rights activist and community development expert whose focus is girls�* education. hello and welcome to the programme. a very good morning to you. so these are the third talks, first time they'll be attending in person, but in terms of the agenda — how do you feel about what is likely to be discussed and not? well, thank you _ to be discussed and not? well, thank you so — to be discussed and not? well, thank you so much _ to be discussed and not? well, thank you so much for-

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