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In pics: Afghanistan celebrate 102nd Independence Day amid rising conflict with Taliban

Last updated on - Aug 19, 2021, 16:04 IST
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Afghan Independence Day

Afghans celebrate the 102th Independence Day of Afghanistan with the national flag in Kabul on August 19, 2021. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghan Independence Day

Taliban fighters patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan during Independence Day celebrations. (Credits: AP)

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An Afghan waves the national flag as they celebrate the 102th Independence Day of Afghanistan in Kabul. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghans celebrate their 102th Independence Day in fear as the Taliban men are marching in the streets.

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Afghans celebrate their Independence Day with stress as the prices of food and commodity shot up since the Taliban rule. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghan Independence Day

Afghans wave their national flag while they fear for their lives in their motherland. (Credits: AFP)

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