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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Afghanistan's Fall: A Tale of Hope and Despair
This chapter explores the complex history of US involvement in Afghanistan, from initial support during the Soviet occupation to the chaotic fall of Kabul in 2021. It captures the fear and helplessness experienced by those witnessing their homeland's descent into chaos while living abroad, reflecting on the harrowing evacuation attempts and the fragility of hope amid despair.
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