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Legacy of suffering: Disaster left behind by US leaves Afghans in dire straits, forces many youths to endanger themselves to survive

GT staff reporters June 23, 2023

Legacy of suffering: Disaster left behind by US leaves Afghans in dire straits, forces many youths to endanger themselves to survive

Editor's Note: In 2001, under the banner of counter-terrorism, the US invaded Afghanistan, initiating a conflict that spanned two decades. Throughout this period, the country was engulfed in conflict, its economy faltered, and its people were displaced. The withdrawal of US troops left Afghanistan in disarray while American...More