What happened to my country?

An Afghan American's heartache

Sep 05, 2024

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Armed locals protest in support of the Afghan government in Jowzjan Province during the 2021 Taliban offensive. (Commons)

Three years ago, our Republic crumbled as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, plunging our nation into darkness. Just two weeks before Kabul fell, I left home for what was supposed to be a brief visit to my friend and brother, …

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