With Afghan Economy In Shambles, Kabul's Pigeon Market Plummets

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There is a long history of keeping pigeons in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Every morning and evening, colorful birds can still be seen flying in the city skies. In the past, some pigeons were bought and sold for the equivalent of hundreds of dollars, but prices have plunged along with incomes since the Taliban retook power in August 2021.