Afghan widows form community on Kabul hill
(Andrea Bruce / For The Washington Post)
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The hills of Kabul stand as monuments to men in battle, topped by crumbling forts and rusted tanks, ancient ramparts and gleaming tombs of kings. One is different but no less a testament to war. It is known as Tapaye Zanabad — the hill that women built.
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The best story you'll read today. MT@PostWorldNews Afghan war widows have built their own community in Kabul.http://t.co/QwSz4VP
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