A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent
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Peshawar, Pakistan, once a refuge for Afghan musicians fleeing the Taliban's ban on music, is now threatening this community with deportations. Since 2023, Pakistan has expelled over a million Afghans, including artists who have preserved Afghan musical traditions for decades. These musicians, along with other Afghan artists, initially sought safety in Pakistan from war, political instability, and the Taliban's persecution of the arts, particularly music. The deportations stem from Pakistan's accusations that the Taliban government supports insurgents, leading to the declaration of millions of Afghans as illegal. This puts Afghan music and its preservation at risk, as artists fear returning to Afghanistan where the Taliban prohibits such expression.
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