25 years ago today, Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar ordered to destroy all the statues in Afghanistan "so that no one can worship or respect them in the future".
25 years ago today, Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar ordered to destroy all the statues in Afghanistan "so that no one can worship or respect them in the future".
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Taliban destroy ancient Buddhist relics - Asia, World - The Independent
Most ancient Buddhist relics in Afghanistan, including portions of two soaring statues of Buddha, have been destroyed despite international pleas to save the priceless treasures, a Taliban official sa...