Afghanistan: The Wounded Land
In the 1960s, Afghanistan opened to the world but was at a crossroads. And when communists seized power, a never-ending war began. The four-part series looks at six decades of Afghan history through the eyes of those who were there, opening new perspectives into the country, people and destiny. The documentary also grants insight into what went wrong in the past and what future is being hoped for.
Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 4: Trap
After 9/11, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. Many Afghans hoped for peace and democracy.
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Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 4: Trap
Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 3: Taliban
While fighting in Afghanistan turned into a civil war, the Taliban emerged triumphantly.
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Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 3: Taliban
Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 2: Jihad
In 1979, the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. "Soviet Vietnam" began after a call for Jihad.
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Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 2: Jihad
Afghanistan: The Wounded Land - Part 1: Kingdom
Afghanistan opened to the world in the 1960s. When communists seized power, a war began.
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