A young boy wearing a blue shalwar kameez and a black cap sits on a stack of layered textiles in an indoor market stall in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He is leaning back and resting his left arm on the textiles, with his right hand raised to his head, appearing to be deep in thought or perhaps scratching his head. The boy is seated on a red patterned fabric, with a white and red patterned pillow beneath him. Underneath the pillow, there are several other blankets and textiles. In the background, the wall is rough and textured, painted white, with some water stains and peeling paint. There are framed pictures and religious calligraphy hanging on the wall. To the right of the boy, a large piece of bright red fabric with a repeating pattern is draped vertically, secured by a white ribbon. In the foreground, there is a large, flat, flatbread wrapped in clear plastic. The overall scene suggests a somewhat rustic and aged environment, characteristic of traditional market settings.

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Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 07:07 AM

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Kandahar, Afghanistan

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A young boy wearing a blue shalwar kameez and a black cap sits on a stack of layered textiles in an indoor market stall in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He is leaning back and resting his left arm on the tex…read more

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