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16 Days in Afghanistan

16 Days in Afghanistan

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16 Days in Afghanistan is a documentary that documents the state of Afghan people after the fall of the Taliban.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

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Release Date

01 January 2007

Country

United States of America

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