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The Marco Polo Mafia
Marco Polo sheep remain endangered by poverty, porous borders, weak government and high prices. By Nur Agha Nuri ...
Poetry of the Taliban
Much of Afghan society remains based on oral tradition – and the poetry of the Taliban is no different.The following works ...
Grand palaces – and pride – restored
The public has been asked to donate money to renovate historic buildings badly damaged during ...
The Rubbersmith
My name is Karin Ataey. My grandfather started working with Rubber when the first cars came into Afghanistan. He taught my father...
Imprisoned in Afghanistan
Bill Shaw, a former British military policeman, was sentenced to two years in an Afghan prison ...
Razistan
Razistan will feature unique photo essays and short video documentaries that bring into vivid relief not only the war and its ...
 
  • Ashraf and his new bike at Design
  • Birthday at Le Jardin
  • Nabila gets ready to go
  • Down at Gandamak
  • The Alley in QeF
 In this month's Scene:Afghan Scene Magazine | ISSUE 93 I April 2012
The Rubbersmith
Name: Karin AtaeyAge: 60 yearsLength of service: 56 yearsIncome: 2000 Afs per weekPrice:100 Afs for a bucketEmployees: Self employedLocation: Murat Khane PD1 My name is Karin Ataey. My grandfather st...Read More >>
  
So, How Was Afghanistan?
The Onion takes a shot at those boobs back home who think Afghanistan is a holiday destination.By: Debbie Creffler Welcome back! Wow, I almost didn't recognize you. How long has it been? It seems li...Read More >>
  
Up, Up and Away! (Almost.)
An Afghan who built his own airplane took flight, with no training and little more than rickshaw and car parts By: Jon Boone With its clutter of civilian jets, cargo planes and military flights, Kab...Read More >>
  
Imprisoned in Afghanistan
Bill Shaw, a former British military policeman, was sentenced to two years in an Afghan prison, accused of bribing the NDS for the return of two armoured cars confiscated from his company, G4S, durin...Read More >>
  
The Marco Polo Mafia
Marco Polo sheep remain endangered by poverty, porous borders, weak government and high prices. By Nur Agha Nuri - Afghanistan Counting sheep in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province may be difficult,...Read More >>
  
Cartoon Scene
An Expat Aid Worker is never, ever, "unemployed" (even less "out of work") "and if this results in getting kicked out, being dumped, drinking and/or weight gain" THE WORD "SUSTAINABLE" IS UNSUS...Read More >>
  
Unemployed Overachievers
By SEAWL Dear Hiring Manager for [insert International Humanitarian Organization], I would like to apply for the position of [insert vague sounding job title that has no meaning outside of the give...Read More >>
  
Razistan
Razistan.org will launch soon – bringing you tough, in-depth stories – many times passed over by foreign editors – by the journalists who live here Last year, the war in Afghanistan accounted...Read More >>
  
Poetry of the Taliban
Much of Afghan society remains based on oral tradition – and the poetry of the Taliban is no different. The following works present a living testament to how this segment of Afghan society perceive...Read More >>
  
Grand palaces – and pride – restored
The public has been asked to donate money to renovate historic buildings badly damaged during decades of conflict in Afghanistan By: Jon Boone Few buildings in Kabul are as iconic, or tragic, as D...Read More >>
  
One Year of Transition: A Look Back
The second phase of transition, which was announced on November 27, 2011, is drawing to a close after a long winter, and after a turbulent few weeks that have refocused attention on the fallout over...Read More >>
  
Afghanistan and America's Image Problem
We think we're helping them. They think we're out to destroy their way of life. By: John Feffer The United States definitely sends mixed messages to the Muslim world. Early in his presidency, Barack...Read More >>
  
The Proust Questionnaire
1. What is your idea of perfect happiness?Skateboarding an empty pool on a beach with my friends. 2. What is your greatest fear?That I’m not actually fearless. 3. With which historical figure do...Read More >>
  
Your guide to Kabul living
Where to stay, where to eat, where to Shop and how to pay for it. Afghan Scene Making Life Easier Hotels and Guesthouses Kabul Serena HotelFroshgah Streetwww....Read More >>
  
About us
Afghan Scene Magazine is a monthly magazine focusing on culture, people and daily life in Afghanistan.Scene tells the story of its readers through text, photos and reviews.Through these forms,...Read More >>
  
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