How Miners Hunt For Rare Gems In Afghanistan By Dodging The Taliban

Courtesy of Insider News, a video report on how miners in Afghanistan use dangerous methods to hunt for jewels many of them couldn’t afford to buy. Most gems leave the country illegally and Afghan citizens say they’re losing out.



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