The Atlantic - Mar 31, 2014
Despite decades of conflict in Afghanistan, the country's capital city
of Kabul is home to a vibrant youth scene, a handful of sleek shopping
malls, cafes, and more. Reuters photographer Morteza Nikoubazl recently
set out to document modern Kabul, populated by musicians, artists,
athletes, and activists who are trying to live 21st-century lives in
spite of massive infrastructure problems and the ever-present threat of
militant attacks. Afghanistan is preparing for an election on April 5
that should mark the first democratic transfer of power in the country's
history, but it has been hit by a tide of violence as the Taliban has
ordered its fighters to disrupt the vote and threatened to kill anyone
who participates. Many of the people in these images were happy to be
photographed, but did not want to give their names. This photo essay is
part of the ongoing series here on Afghanistan. [26 photos]
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