How witnessing the evacuation of Kabul inspired a diplomat turned songwriter

By Dionne Christian

New Zealand Listener·

16 Oct, 2023 11:00 PM5 mins to read

Fred Smith witnessed the chaos at Kabul airport as the Taliban advanced. Photo / Geoffrey Dunn

Fred Smith witnessed the chaos at Kabul airport as the Taliban advanced. Photo / Geoffrey Dunn

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