The Daily A Conversation With an Afghan General
Sep 28, 2021
Brig. Gen. Khoshal Sadat, a former Afghan deputy minister for security, delves into the rapid fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. He shares personal insights on growing up under their rule, highlighting the stark contrast between initial hopes and the grim reality of life under oppression. Sadat discusses the challenges faced by Afghan forces and the pressure from the U.S., emphasizing that they did not surrender without a fight. His reflections on leadership, cultural sacrifices, and the future of Afghanistan provide a poignant view of a complex situation.
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Childhood Under Taliban
- Khoshal Sadat grew up under Taliban rule in Kabul.
- He witnessed women being beaten and restricted, and music being banned.
Family and Wartime
- Sadat's father, a pilot for the Afghan government, died in a plane crash when Sadat was four.
- His mother raised six children during the Soviet occupation and subsequent civil war.
Secret Cinema
- As a 12-year-old, Sadat had to adapt to new Taliban rules.
- He and his friends secretly watched movies like Titanic, taking precautions to avoid punishment.