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Exclusive: American Citizen Missing in Balkh for 10 Day

Todd Adam Baker, a 44-year-old American citizen, disappeared in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif 10 days ago, and his whereabouts remain unknown. A 44-year-old American citizen, Todd Adam Baker, has been missing since 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. Informed sources told me that Baker, who was born in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, had been working in Afghanistan for about a decade. Todd Adam Baker According to the sources, Taliban security personnel raided Baker'…

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Dareh Gaz: A Historical Portrait of Sholgara

This book explores the history, geography, and people of Dareh Gaz (Sholgara district in Balkh province), an ancient region in northern Afghanistan. Drawing on historical sources and oral testimonies, it preserves the memory and identity of a place that has largely been overlooked in written history. Originally published in 2014, the revised PDF edition is now available for free.  Click to download and read the book.