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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley warm up before a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan, on June 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows the awarding ceremony of a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Afghan children hold a banner for a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan, on June 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows the awarding ceremony of a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Afghan children hold a banner for a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan, on June 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MINI-MARATHON

(240617) -- BAMIYAN, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley warm up before a mini-marathon aimed to raise local awareness about the urgent need to protect cultural relics in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan, on June 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon". (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240617) -- BEIJING, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240617) -- BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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Heritage protection class held for Afghan students

STORY: Heritage protection class held for Afghan students SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): MOHAMMAD ZAID, Sixth-grader 3. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: An outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students kicked off Sunday in central Afghanistan's Bamiyan province. The class was organized by a six-member team consisting of Chinese archaeologists and cultural heritage experts, along with Afghan experts and officials, respectively at the giant Buddhas site and Shahr-e Gholghola, both part of the UNESCO-listed world heritage in the Bamiyan Valley. During the class, Afghan pupils were taught about the status quo of cultural relics protection in Bamiyan, practical skills needed for heritage protection, and the history of cultural exchanges between Afghanistan an

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION CLASS

(240616) -- BAMIYAN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Chinese team holds heritage protection class for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MARKET

(240611) -- BAMIYAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-opened commercial market for women to run their businesses is seen in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, June 11, 2024. A commercial market was opened for women to run their businesses in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province, state-run media outlet Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MARKET

(240611) -- BAMIYAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-opened commercial market for women to run their businesses is seen in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, June 11, 2024. A commercial market was opened for women to run their businesses in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province, state-run media outlet Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MARKET

(240611) -- BAMIYAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A newly-opened commercial market for women to run their businesses is seen in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, June 11, 2024. A commercial market was opened for women to run their businesses in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province, state-run media outlet Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-MARKET

(240611) -- BAMIYAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A newly-opened commercial market for women to run their businesses is seen in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, June 11, 2024. A commercial market was opened for women to run their businesses in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province, state-run media outlet Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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ISAF troops begin phased security transition to Afghan forces

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - A helicopter, carrying participants of a ceremony marking the beginning of a phased handover of security affairs from International Security Assistance Force troops to local forces, arrives at the airport in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan Province on July 17, 2011.

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ISAF troops begin phased security transition to Afghan forces

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - Police officers patrol around the venue of a ceremony marking the start of a phased handover of security affairs from International Security Assistance Force troops to local forces, in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan Province on July 17, 2011.

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Voting under way in Afghanistan amid threats of violence

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - During Afghanistan's presidential election on Aug. 20, voters stand in line to enter a polling station set up in a girl's high school in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan, while a police officer checks around to protect voters amid threats by Taliban militants to attack such stations to keep voters away.

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Voting under way in Afghanistan amid threats of violence

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - A police officer conducts a body search of a voter before he enters a polling station during Afghanistan's presidential election in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan, Aug. 20 amid threats by Taliban militants to attack such stations to keep voters away.

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Voting under way in Afghanistan amid threats of violence

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - A male citizen casts a vote in Afghanistan's presidential election Aug. 20 at a polling center in Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle

STORY: Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle DATELINE: July 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:29 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bamiyan province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MAWLAWI SAIFURAHMAN MOHAMMADI, Provincial head of Information and Culture of Bamiyan 3. various of Bamiyan province 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): ISMAEL, Official of the national park 5. various of Bamiyan province 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): SAYED MILAD, Visitor 7. various of Bamiyan province 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): ZAHRA, Visitor 9. various of Bamiyan province STORYLINE: Once a popular destination for tourists, Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province has been gradually recovering from the war aftermath to attract sightseers. But the scarcity of accommodations has become a new problem. The provincial head of Information and Culture Mawlawi Saifurahman Mohammadi said the number of daily visitors to Bamiyan had crossed 1,000 during the three-day Eid al-Adha holiday whi

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-TOURISM

(220718) -- BAMIYAN, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Band-e-Amir National Park in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, July 11, 2022. Once a popular destination for tourists, Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province has been gradually recovering from the war aftermath to attract sightseers, but the scarcity of accommodations has become a new problem. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-TOURISM

(220718) -- BAMIYAN, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the site of the giant Buddha ruins in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, July 10, 2022. Once a popular destination for tourists, Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province has been gradually recovering from the war aftermath to attract sightseers, but the scarcity of accommodations has become a new problem. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-TOURISM

(220718) -- BAMIYAN, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Band-e-Amir National Park in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, July 11, 2022. Once a popular destination for tourists, Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province has been gradually recovering from the war aftermath to attract sightseers, but the scarcity of accommodations has become a new problem. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-TOURISM

(220718) -- BAMIYAN, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the site of the giant Buddha ruins in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, July 10, 2022. Once a popular destination for tourists, Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province has been gradually recovering from the war aftermath to attract sightseers, but the scarcity of accommodations has become a new problem. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghanistan's Bamiyan recovers as tourist destination, but poor facilities remain an obstacle" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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Afghan ministry puts 7 large-scale stone mines for bidding

STORY: Afghan ministry puts 7 large-scale stone mines for bidding DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of stone mines 2. various of workers STORYLINE: The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of the Afghan caretaker government has announced bidding on the extraction of seven large-scale stone mines, the ministry confirmed on Monday. The ministry's Directorate of Large-Scale Mines Management has announced the tenders for five marble mines in Nangarhar, Kapisa, Bamiyan, Parwan and Herat provinces, a travertine stone mine in Daykundi province, and a granite mine in Maidan Wardak province, according to the ministry's website. The tenders for the said mine projects were announced on April 21 by the ministry, however, as per the instruction of the minister of mines and petroleum the "tender has been renounced for 30 days starting from May 20." Interested companies can receive the bidding documents from the ministry's website or visit the ministry's

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U.S. sanctions drag Afghan women back into poverty

STORY: U.S. sanctions drag Afghan women back into poverty DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the view of Bamiyan and a craft market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HUMIRA AHMADI, Trader 3. various of a craft market in Bamiyan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SABIRA, Handicraft seller STORYLINE: In Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, Bazaarcha-e-Hunar used to be a popular handicraft market. In recent months, the market selling products made by local women has been losing popularity as tourism has dwindled to almost nothing. After the Taliban's takeover of the country last August, the U.S. government has frozen nearly 10 billion U.S. dollars of Afghan central bank assets, which has worsened the war-torn country's already fragile economy. U.S. President Joe Biden issued a decree in February, allocating 3.5 billion dollars of the Afghan assets for 9/11 victims' families and another 3.5 billion dollars for humanitarian assistance in Afgha

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-BAND-E-AMIR-TOURISM

(220409) -- BAND-E-AMIR (AFGHANISTAN), April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 18, 2022 shows the scenery of Band-e-Amir Lake in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. The picturesque Band-e-Amir was a popular tourist destination in the past but the U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan have ruined people's joy here. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan undermine tourism industry in Bamiyan's Band-e-Amir lakes

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-BAND-E-AMIR-TOURISM

(220409) -- BAND-E-AMIR (AFGHANISTAN), April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 18, 2022 shows the scenery of Band-e-Amir Lake in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. The picturesque Band-e-Amir was a popular tourist destination in the past but the U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan have ruined people's joy here. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan undermine tourism industry in Bamiyan's Band-e-Amir lakes

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-BAND-E-AMIR-TOURISM

(220409) -- BAND-E-AMIR (AFGHANISTAN), April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists stand by Band-e-Amir Lake in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, on March 18, 2022. The picturesque Band-e-Amir was a popular tourist destination in the past but the U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan have ruined people's joy here. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan undermine tourism industry in Bamiyan's Band-e-Amir lakes

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-BAND-E-AMIR-TOURISM

(220409) -- BAND-E-AMIR (AFGHANISTAN), April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 18, 2022 shows the scenery of Band-e-Amir Lake in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. The picturesque Band-e-Amir was a popular tourist destination in the past but the U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan have ruined people's joy here. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: U.S. sanctions on Afghanistan undermine tourism industry in Bamiyan's Band-e-Amir lakes

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Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan

STORY: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Bamiyan province in AfghanistanSOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentvarious of Bamiyan province in AfghanistanSOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): MAHDI, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 5 (Pashto): ABDULLAH SARHADI, Governor of Bamyiyan STORYLINE: With beautiful landscape and historical monuments including giant Buddhas, Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan was once a popular destination for tourists. Although it enjoys peaceful environment, Bamiyan is among the poorest provinces of Afghanistan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan resident I'm a daily wager, but I can't find work every day. If I work one day, the second day will be jobless, because the poor economy has drastically reduced job opportunities. I can hardly earn 150 - 200 afgha

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-POVERTY

(220329) -- BAMIYAN, March 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 16, 2022 shows a view of Bamiyan city, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH: "Feature: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-POVERTY

(220329) -- BAMIYAN, March 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows the site of the Bamiyan Buddha statue in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH: "Feature: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-POVERTY

(220329) -- BAMIYAN, March 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children are seen in Bamiyan city, central Afghanistan, March 17, 2022. TO GO WITH: "Feature: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-POVERTY

(220329) -- BAMIYAN, March 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows the site of the Bamiyan Buddha statue in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan. TO GO WITH: "Feature: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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Underground and undernourished: Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation

STORY: Underground and undernourished: Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of caves in which poor people live 2. STANDUP (English): SHI XIANTAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ZARIFA GULL AHMAD, Cave dweller 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): NORIA, Cave dweller 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): HASSAN, Cave dweller STORYLINE: For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province, many families find themselves forgotten and starving. STANDUP (English): SHI XIANTAO, Xinhua correspondent "Following the pullout of its troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, the United States has frozen nearly 10 billion U.S. dollars worth of assets of Afghanistan's central bank, which is widely seen as the primary factor leading to the current economic crisis and humanitarian disaster in the wa

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CAVE DWELLERS

(220325) -- BAMIYAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows cave dwellers in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province many families find themselves forgotten and starving. TO GO WITH "Feature: Underground and undernourished -- Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation" (Photo by Saifurahmad Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CAVE DWELLERS

(220325) -- BAMIYAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows cave dwellers in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province many families find themselves forgotten and starving. TO GO WITH "Feature: Underground and undernourished -- Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation" (Photo by Saifurahmad Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CAVE DWELLERS

(220325) -- BAMIYAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows young cave dwellers in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province many families find themselves forgotten and starving. TO GO WITH "Feature: Underground and undernourished -- Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation" (Photo by Saifurahmad Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CAVE DWELLERS

(220325) -- BAMIYAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows cave dwellers in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province many families find themselves forgotten and starving. TO GO WITH "Feature: Underground and undernourished -- Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation" (Photo by Saifurahmad Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-CAVE DWELLERS

(220325) -- BAMIYAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows cave dwellers in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. For the whole of history, people have lived in caves in Afghanistan. Many people had no choice but to take up residence in one, and in central Bamiyan province many families find themselves forgotten and starving. TO GO WITH "Feature: Underground and undernourished -- Cave dwellers in Afghanistan's Bamiyan risk starvation" (Photo by Saifurahmad Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN-DARA-E-AZHDAR

(220321) -- BAMIYAN, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 19, 2022 shows people visiting Dara-e-Azhdar, one of the tourist attractions in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMIYAN- DAILY LIFE-CAVE

(220321) -- BAMIYAN, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Afghan children are seen near the caves in which they live in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2022. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)