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Life under the Taliban: ‘Herat is now like a ghost city’

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Struggles and Fears in Taliban-Controlled Herat

This chapter explores the tense reality in Herat, Afghanistan, following Taliban control, emphasizing the fears of locals, especially former government workers. It also discusses the worsening economic crisis, marked by skyrocketing food prices and a struggle for financial access, pushing many to consider fleeing for safety and stability.

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