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The Uphill Battle For Hearts And Minds

For coalition forces in Afghanistan, the information war hasn't always gone to plan.

Winning hearts and minds has always been a high priority for the US-led coalition which invaded Afghanistan nearly sixteen years ago. But the campaign hasn't always gone to plan, as with a recent airdrop of leaflets that caused so much offence that people rioted in the streets. Moheb Mudessir from 91热爆 Afghan explains.

Image: Afghan Shepherd Boy
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