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Taliban

Afghanistan Portrait Studio Photographers

These portraits of Taliban soldiers were collected by Dworzak during his coverage of the fall of the Taliban regime in 2002. It is thought that most of these pictures are from Taliban members who had to flee the advancing opposition.

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Maybe I've missed it but the voice-over commentator's name is not given. It sounds very much like the Pakistani author and journalist Ahmed Rashid.

Comment posted by notimportant (not verified) on June 3rd, 2009

A terrific find by Mr. Dworzak and a fascinating way to view not just a distant culture but an unintended outcome of what happens when so many diverse historical, religious, technological and personal currents overlap. We are a bizarre species and this essay captures a twisted fascinating moment along with unpredictable permutations of human behavior. However, the commentary was overly condescending as the kitsch homosexuality of the region has little in common with Pierre et Gilles except to desperately cynical westerners.

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Comment posted by cron (not verified) on January 4th, 2009

what a fantastic essay. it has taught me a little of which i did not know about the taliban. i love the portrait of mr. dworzaks at the end. will he be using this as a future passport photo!!! regards, brian

Comment posted by brian shaw (not verified) on July 26th, 2007

I have been in Kandahar, but more primarily Tarin Kowt, for the past six months. I know everything stated in here to be true. However, most of my family and friends have a hard time believing the stories I tell them. I will be passing this around to all of them in hopes they can understand a little more. When I return home, I will also be purchasing the book. Thank you, Mr. Thomas Dworzak. It is truly excellent work. Matthew

Comment posted by Matthew Rowe (not verified) on July 27th, 2007