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The other side of 9/11: Afghans reckon with America's long shadow

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What happened

It's been nearly 25 years since the start of the U.S- led invasion of Afghanistan.

NPR returns to Kabul to see how Afghans, now back under Taliban rule, are coping with the legacy of that 20 year war.

Key facts

  • It's been nearly 25 years since the start of the U.S- led invasion of Afghanistan.
  • NPR returns to Kabul to see how Afghans, now back under Taliban rule, are coping with the legacy of that 20 year war.
  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:36:20 UTC.

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