“When we were fighting the Russians, it was to the Americans’ advantage to help us,” says Commander Masood. “But when the Soviets were destroyed, they forgot about us.”
Afghanistan
Buzkashi – An Afghan Tradition Thrives
As they do on most Friday afternoons after prayer, the dozens of turbaned horsemen have gathered for a friendly match of buzkashi, or goat grabbing.
Afghanistan’s Emerald Heights
Fifteen years ago, the blasts in this Afghan valley could have come from Soviet jets targeting mujahideen hideouts. Today the quarry is emeralds.
Afghans Flooded with Confusing Currency
Abdul Qadir waits for business in his spartan subterranean office. Anywhere else, Qadir would work behind a computer in an anonymous cubicle. But here, Qadir buys and sells his dollars with a handshake and a smile.
