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Afghans have gathered at what was once the site of the Bamiyan Buddhas to mark 19 years since they were blown up by Taliban militants. Those who gathered for the annual event called for cultural sites to be respected as part of any prospective peace deal in the country.
Originally published at – https://www.rferl.org/a/a-night-with-buddha-for-afghans-at-site-of-demolished-statues/30497770.html