25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion

NPR | By Esther Honig

Published October 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM PDT

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Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.

25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion

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