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Afghan Taliban Vows To Rebuild Uzbek Poet's Statue Days After Destroying It

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The Afghan Taliban’s demolition of a memorial of Alisher Navoi in Mazar-e Sharif sparked outrage among Uzbeks. The move was reversed after backlash, with promises to rebuild. The incident reveals how Taliban's rigid ideology can yield to diplomacy and economic ties, especially with Uzbekistan.

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Afghan Taliban Vows To Rebuild Uzbek Poet's Statue Days After Destroying It

The Afghan Taliban’s demolition of a memorial of Alisher Navoi in Mazar-e Sharif sparked outrage among Uzbeks. The move was reversed after backlash, with promises to rebuild. The incident reveals how Taliban's rigid ideology can yield to diplomacy and economic ties, especially with Uzbekistan.

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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty broke the news in on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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