Staying Alive in Afghanistan - Not!


	Staying Alive in Afghanistan - Not!

nedhamson1

7-5-2009 12:56 PM

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afghanistan, human_rights, peace, war

nedhamson1 says:

Some Afghans, understandibly, think leaving their home is only way forward for life. Similar fate for those in Northwest Pakistan. Are we helping, or making things worse?

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