Snowy valleys, balloon bikes and a wild game of buzkashi: a different view of Afghanistan – in pictures

The Guardian UK Thursday 30 July 2026, 06:00 UTC By Sarah King 1 min read

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As the son of Afghan refugees, Daniel Malikyar wanted to paint a picture of the country he knew, rather than the one he read about in news headlines Continue reading...

As the son of Afghan refugees, Daniel Malikyar wanted to paint a picture of the country he knew, rather than the one he read about in news headlines

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