At the Coalface

Enrique Ochoa - Someone's terrorist is another's freedom fighter

March 16, 2022 Philippe Rose and Enrique Ochoa Episode 14
At the Coalface
Enrique Ochoa - Someone's terrorist is another's freedom fighter
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Today I speak with Enrique Ochoa. Enrique is a seasoned humanitarian professional whose expertise is in conflict emergencies. His career has taken him all over the world, from Latin America to the Middle East to South Asia and South East Asia. He’s also a consummate learner, a principled leader and a really engaging person, it’s a great pleasure to be speaking with him on the difficult subject of war.

Recorded on 6 January 2022.

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