From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban
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The chapter explores the author's personal experiences during the chaotic evacuation period in Afghanistan as the Taliban took control in August 2021. It highlights the emotional struggles of Afghans, particularly women, amidst the rollback of civil rights and the stark differences between foreign narratives and the grim realities faced on the ground.
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