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Afghanistan: Crystal Dreams
Over the past four decades, Afghanistan has been in an almost constant state of warfare or internal conflict - enduring Soviet occupation, the rule of the Taliban and a Western-backed authority.
As leaderships and ideologies have changed, loyalties also have fragmented.
But in the remote Jegdaleki region in the Hindu Kush mountains, life for one group of people has continued largely undisturbed.
For generations these tough, resilient villagers have risked life and limb, to mine deep into the barren earth in pursuit of prized red rubies.
These jewels are then illicitly traded across the border to Peshawar, Pakistan, to be cut and polished. From there, they are sold all over the world, adorning royalty and the wealthy.
But as foreign troops withdraw and the Taliban’s presence spreads, Jegdalek’s ruby miners are drawing attention.
Generations of men have lived and died for the wealth buried in the jagged mountains of Sappar, Afghanistan, chasing crystal dreams with dynamite and pick axes.
With the country almost entirely dependent on foreign aid, the precious rubies have become a potential windfall for the government but most of the gems are smuggled out to Pakistan to be processed and sold abroad.
Forces within the country, lured by the temptation of wealth, have begun to compete for control of the mines.
Attempts have been made by the central government to harness the mining of the rubies and other interested parties are not far behind them.
101 East examines the lives of Afghanistan’s ruby miners and the lure of the red crystals as the country approaches an uncertain and turbulent future.
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افغانستان عزیزم
همیشه شاد و موفق باشید
تو را از دل جانم ذیاد
دوست دارم
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[@plicketyplunk]

I am so impressed by the documentaries produced by Al Jazeera TV. I was skeptical at first not knowing what their point of view would be but what I have seen are quality programs. It is what the BBC used to be and what North American media should be. Thank you so much for there wonderful documentaries.

[@a.h.badran8589]

I agree.

[@XeMuotTuoiXanh]

AJ deliver the highest quality journalism IMO

[@GoldenNorway1]

I can truly relate to dream of striking it rich. As an artisanal miner myself, the dream and motivation for mining is what keeps me going. Every time I enter the mountain's depth I feel calm, happy and hopefull. And the feeling when you do open a good pocket... well, one has to experience that to know how it is. You truly feel alive, and you get a genuine feeling of what true labor means.
It's indeed hard and dangerous work, but I won't ever quit it. The mines will forever be my second home.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

I chase crystal dreams too......on foil.

[@TheyAreAmongUs1]

They extort each other, there is no fair trade, this world stinks with greed.

[@catherineszabo1056]

Who performed the music during the first 5 to 10 minutes of this fine documentary? Thank you.

[@trinisuprazee]

great journalism steve

[@arimax888]

Wow, what a hardship! Working in extreme conditions for unguaranteed payoff(finding crystals)!! Disparity is what is driving most into the taliban and am appalled of how little police presence to protect them!!+knowing they are being blackmailed!!:(
Thank you Aljazeera for this harrowing & amazing documentary.

[@neuralvibes]

Good to see Afghans doing some honest work for a change...

[@bobsee8226]

neuralvibes There are alot of humans doing hard work to survive. Hoping to better their children.
We only hear what is being fed to us . So these top people can control their wealth and power .
The wealthier the nation, the more evil they are.

[@razunishu4047]

Why the Al Jazeera not put voice with translate???

[@MsColdCanada]

Why do so many of the Taliban have one wonky eye?

[@lantydo7496]

Fantastic

[@wilfredomolina7328]

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World news

[@wilfredomolina7328]

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[@XDataDoctorX]

Its very sad to know how hard it is for them to live. I hope they recover soon & have happy families with good education & medical facilities.
These are the people who have the most faith in God....but why does god smile only upon the rich all the time?

[@razunishu4047]

Borring me everytime to see the subtitles, may be i cant finish 50% of your documentary because of subtitle, its bother me to see the video

[@harshithemrajani4417]

Please include a map in the Video. Otherwise well done

[@Ahmad_Raza168]

The miner said every group spend around 10,000$ and you translate 500,000$ lol

[@Tarik_Sandhu]

maybe because you are viewing it in USA if you have an ip address outside usa you can watch it

[@nanaadwoasika6978]

Very educated program 🤭

[@AbdulRehman-oq8yl]

I disagree with this video

[@EasyFixLaptop]

NOT $500,000 one afghani lack = $2,000

[@MichSignMan]

Please save this cattle at 3:30 moo cow. I have millions of Rupee, please take this cow to a Vet for pills to put body back together. I will give many rupee to help this moo cow. Please help, please!!! o.O

[@akhtarzeb1125]

Apemo kr dar sham

[@charles9655]

"Not available in your country" why can I no longer watch 101 east

[@Eltonmorris]

Beyond Birthday you can now

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XXX

[@MariasBelieves]

Wishful digging😌 Finger grasping 😂😂😂what in the world is that?It looks goofy and hmmmmmmmm weird.