22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
A Nation in Limbo
Afghanistan; Shah Mazar: A striking number of suicide bombers come from the Taliban village of Shah Mazar, who were integrated into the Taliban special commando "Badri 313". Izanullah, 26. He planted roadside bombs and IEDs for the Taliban since he was 6 years old, then became a fighter. Here he prays for a martyr with Mohammadullah (l.) other young Taliban. May 18, 2022
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Afghanistan |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Christian Werner |