25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion
For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.
NPR reports that for StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.
Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan.
This world story centres on Afghanistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Afghan and StoryCorps.
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