Afghanistan's Graffiti Wars

he Taliban held the town until the Battle of Musa Qala, during which there was heavy fighting until they withdrew on December 10, 2007. The Taliban graffiti dates from that time.
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American Graffiti
The Taliban held the town until the Battle of Musa Qala, during which there was heavy fighting until they withdrew on Dec. 10, 2007. The Taliban graffiti dates from that time. Deployments of both American and British troops have since added to the artwork on the walls.

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