Monday, September 15, 2008

Talking to the Taliban

This was an in-depth look at the Taliban that included more than 40 interviews with Taliban fighters. Without the internet a piece like this would be almost impossible to distribute because of all the video footage. The footage could have been edited but by leaving the interviews whole it allows the consumer to interpret ourselves.

There are many different parts to the piece including one that explains the methodology used which gives the piece more credibility in my opinion. If all of this as put into paper form it might take up an entire newspaper and would be incredible dull but the video makes it seem more real.

There are also several Charticles explaining the different tribes of Afghanistan and the rates of suicide attacks.

See for yourself, the piece can be found here.

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