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Taliban are now preserving Buddhas in order to attract Chinese investment.
Remember when the Taliban blew up a gigantic Buddha statue over two decades ago and several Buddhist monasteries? In Afghanistan, these same people are now safeguarding Buddhist structures. Surprised? Well, here’s the Story.
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Backlash in China follows China’s cordial reception of the Taliban.
As Beijing prepares to welcome an Afghanistan dominated by militant organizations, China is attempting to present the Taliban as an acceptable partner for a country fighting alleged Islamic extremism at home. At home, those familiar with the militant organization’s history of violence and repression of women have slammed state media and diplomatic attempts to whitewash…
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Tallest Buddha Statue Revived by 3D Lasers
Afghanistan’s Largest Buddha Statue Destroyed By Taliban Get Another Life With 3D Lasers. The 1500 years old Buddha statue of Afghanistan which was the tallest Buddha statue ever recorded was destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. This amazing resurrection project is a part of couple’s multi-nation tour that they are carrying out along the ancient…