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Taliban In The Kite Runner

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In this selection from The Kite Runner, the narrator, Amir, describes his first encounter with the Islamic nationalist group, the Taliban. As they drive by, he describes how vulnerable he feels in their presence and how respectful everyone around him is to them. The group is currently in control of almost 85% of the country meaning that many Afghan citizens are forced to revere them and obey their laws. The recent rise to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan has created a larger role for young people in Afghan society since many of them are joining the group. Young men are seen as more capable in the Taliban movement, therefore offering them more leadership positions than older Taliban members. As stated in Goodson’s article, the
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