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2022-07-04 Afghanistan

A Taliban Commander Uses Military Helicopter to Take His Newlywed Bride Home

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Posted by Fred 2022-07-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
File under: Taliban/IEA

#1 ...it is claimed that this commander gave his father-in-law 1,200,000 Afghanis as dowry in exchange for his daughter’s hand in marriage.

Does that mean the 'bride' in question is an eight year old girl?

Interesting that there's no outrage over the involuntary forced marriage.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2022-07-04 06:56|| 2022-07-04 06:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Does that mean the 'bride' in question is an eight year old girl?

Since the 'bride' in question was probably dressed in the traditional full-body sack, we may never know.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2022-07-04 07:44|| 2022-07-04 07:44|| Front Page Top

#3 "The bride's dress is by Hefty©. Note the accessory drawstrings"

Posted by Frank G 2022-07-04 09:22|| 2022-07-04 09:22|| Front Page Top

#4 With today's exchange rate, the haul was $13,200. Dad can afford a used Takoma without the crew served weaponry option.
Not sure why the Afghan peeps are ticked, we paid for the helicopter.

Posted by Super Hose 2022-07-04 14:44|| 2022-07-04 14:44|| Front Page Top

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