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Yvonne Ridley (born 23 April 1958) is a British journalist, author and politician who holds several committee positions with the Alba Party [citation needed] in Scotland. She was a former chair of the National Council of the now-defunct Respect Party.
Yvonne Ridley is a former Fleet Street reporter who was captured by the Taliban in 2001 and became a Muslim. She has written books on Islam, Palestine and Gaza, and received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for her work.
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Apr 8, 2024 · Yvonne Ridley has announced that she plans to run as an independent candidate against Labour’s Chi Onwurah in the new Newcastle Central and West constituency.
Jul 21, 2020 · In Episode 2, Yvonne Ridley shared her experience while she was in the captivity of the Taliban after she was mistaken for a spy.In our new series, A Tale of...
Aug 2, 2013 · Journalist Yvonne Ridley tells Dilly Hussain about her life as a captive under the Taliban to her transformation into one of the most high-profile female converts to Islam in Britain. In this interview, Yvonne describes her time as a prisoner, the role Islam plays in her life and her views on the Arab Spring two years on.
Oct 6, 2003 · Yvonne Ridley is a British journalist who was arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan and later converted to Islam. Watch the video to learn how her ordeal changed her life, career and views on war and religion.
