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Legacy of war: Helmand man rears a family of 22

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LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Baran, a resident of Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, lost his five young brothers in the previous conflict and currently he is the breadwinner of a 22-member family.

The family lives in an old house in the Mukhtar area.

While telling his story to this scribe, Baran paused several times due to bitter memories.

Baran, 38, said: “My five brothers had gone to Kandahar province for work; on return, they were hit by US forces airstrike in Greshk district. Four of them were killed on the spot and the fifth is still missing.”

He said . . .

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