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Taliban seek to attract tourists to Afghanistan

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Key Points
  • Tourism is rising in Afghanistan despite isolation and Taliban policies.
  • A backpacker reported a positive trip focusing on human encounters.
  • Taliban view tourism as a chance to show history, but critics warn of legitimizing the regime.

Tourism is increasing in Afghanistan despite the country's isolation and the Taliban's controversial policies. Backpacker Aisha Redder described her trip as positive, emphasizing encounters with people over sightseeing. Taliban spokesperson Chobab Chofran sees tourism as an opportunity to showcase the country's history, while critics warn that travel could legitimize the regime.

described her trip as positive, emphasizing encounters with people over sightseeing

Aisha Redder, Backpacker

sees tourism as an opportunity to showcase the country's history

Chobab Chofran, Taliban spokesperson

warn that travel could legitimize the regime

, critics

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