In Mandisar, Afghanistan, a uniformed individual stands foreground center, holding an AK-pattern rifle with a wooden foregrip and stock

In Mandisar, Afghanistan, a uniformed individual stands foreground center, holding an AK-pattern rifle with a wooden foregrip and stock. The individual wears a black uniform, a black baseball cap, and a dark face covering, obscuring the facial features. Two circular emblems are visible on the upper chest pockets, and a patch is on the right shoulder. A sling extends from the rifle. Behind this individual, a large group of approximately fifty to sixty men is seated on the dusty ground. Many wear traditional clothing including long tunics, some with red or white head coverings, while others wear kufis or other caps. Several men in the crowd are holding white papers or documents. In the background, a long line of tall, light-colored concrete barriers, possibly HESCO barriers or similar defensive walls, spans horizontally across the frame. The sky above is clear and bright blue. The overall scene is outdoors under daylight conditions.