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Escaping Afghanistan: A Refugee's Harrowing Journey to Safety

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Published in The Lightless Sky: A Twelve Year Old Refugee S Harrowing Escape From Afghanistan And His Extraordinary Journey Across Half The World

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In the war-torn country of Afghanistan, a young boy named Amir lived in constant fear. The Taliban had taken over his country, and they were targeting his family because they were Hazara, a minority group persecuted by the Taliban. Amir's father knew that their lives were in danger, so he decided to send Amir and his older brother, Rahim, to safety.

The Lightless Sky: A Twelve-Year-Old Refugee's Harrowing Escape from Afghanistan and His Extraordinary Journey Across Half the World

by Gulwali Passarlay

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Amir and Rahim were heartbroken to leave their family, but they knew that they had no choice. They said goodbye to their parents and set out on a long and dangerous journey to Pakistan. They traveled by foot, by donkey, and by truck, dodging Taliban checkpoints and hiding from the police. They were often hungry and thirsty, and they were constantly afraid of being caught and sent back to Afghanistan.

Finally, after months of travel, Amir and Rahim reached Pakistan. They were taken in by a refugee camp, where they were given food, water, and shelter. Amir and Rahim were safe at last, but they missed their family terribly. They didn't know if they would ever see their parents again.

Amir and Rahim spent several years in the refugee camp, waiting for their chance to start a new life. They learned English, went to school, and made new friends. But they never forgot their family in Afghanistan.

One day, Amir and Rahim received news that their parents had escaped from Afghanistan and were living in a refugee camp in Iran. Amir and Rahim were overjoyed. They were finally reunited with their family, and they were all able to start a new life together in a safe and peaceful country.

Amir's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of hope in the face of adversity. It is a story of courage, determination, and love.

Amir's story is also a reminder of the importance of helping refugees. Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homes because of war, persecution, or natural disaster. They often lose everything they have, and they are often forced to live in dangerous and unsanitary conditions. We must all do our part to help refugees rebuild their lives and find safety and peace.