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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...they are together now, but in reality no alliance ever lasts for long," says a Dostum aide. Moreover, a whole generation of Afghans has grown up knowing nothing but conflict. With so much blood spilled, this warrior nation has something of a taste for it. Local English teacher Najib Kuraishi, 20, relates how crowds would gather at public executions held by the Taliban. "Well, it was quite something to see, a line of 10 people being hanged," he says. Asked if he will ever give up his gun, one Northern Alliance commander says, "Never. An Afghan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Our Turn | 12/3/2001 | See Source »

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