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Refurbished Kabul stadium retains memories of Taliban abuse

Refurbished Kabul stadium retains memories of Taliban abuse

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Dec 16, 2011
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Thousands were forced to watch Taliban justice in Ghazi Stadium (Source: Rawa.org)


By James M. Dorsey
For years, even the night watchmen didn’t dare enter Kabul’s Ghazi Stadium afraid that the dead would haunt them. Many Afghans were convinced that grass didn’t grow in the sports complex because its pitch had been soaked in blood. Afghan filmmaker Sedigh …

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