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When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan three years ago, rolling back women’s rights across the country and even banning music, the Afghan Youth Orchestra was forced to move to Portugal. Richard Engel reports on their story and playing Carnegie Hall.

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@RichardEngel @carnegiehall and why’d they gain control?

Demetria Stalzer2 years ago

@RichardEngel @carnegiehall When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan three years ago, rolling back women’s rights😍😋When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan three😝🙂😇😐

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