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Nothing to break the fall: Afghanistan

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Afghanistan's Political Evolution and Inmate Resilience

This chapter examines the shifting political landscape in Afghanistan after the Taliban's return to power, contrasting it with their previous governance and emerging international relations. It also tells the inspiring story of Chuck Clemens, a long-term inmate whose baking skills provide comfort and joy to his fellow prisoners amidst the emotional challenges of incarceration.

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