Breaking the Cycle of Centuries-old Violence: A decline in blood feuds in Khost province?
Sharif Akram
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Blood feuds or revenge killings are closely connected to honour and shame, as seen through tribal customs and centuries-old traditions in Afghan society. For many decades, these feuds perpetuated cycles of violence, claimed countless lives and undermined the formal justice system. However, in recent decades, they seem to be in decline, as Afghan society experiences shifts […]
Context and Culture
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