Kidnapped by the Taliban
During his tenth visit to Afghanistan in 2012, American Dr. Dilip Joseph and his colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban. He's telling his story in a new book, "Kidnapped by the Taliban: A Story of Terror, Hope, and Rescue by SEAL Team Six."
This is the same road and close to the spot where Joseph and his colleagues were abducted by the Taliban. Kuchi nomads leave Pul-i-assim, bound for Kabul.
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Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Joseph's work included teaching Afghan medical staff about communicable diseases.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Three moms wait with their children for their turn to see the doctor at one of Morning Star Development's rural health clinics.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
The display board that Miriam, the midwife, used as she talked to young mothers in Pul-i-assim about nutrition, family planning, pregnancy and vaccinations.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
One of the doctors and his patients at the Pul-i-assim medical clinic.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Joseph met these two brothers during a visit to eastern Afghanistan. Their family and others wanted us to establish a community center for their villages.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
A pair of mujahideen in the area near Pul-i-assim.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
This typical Afghan meal, shared with village elders, includes naan, chicken, rice and vegetables.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
A mosque in western Afghanistan. The opulent appearance is typical for a mosque in the city.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
In a remote community in Kabul province, apricot trees grow in the foreground. The structure on the left is a school, and the building on the right is a home.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
A verdant valley outside of Kabul city. Joseph says it is a great reminder that well-managed resources produce tangible results.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Joseph's co-author, Jim Lund, on the streets of Kabul in March 2014.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Many of the streets of Kabul are lined with vendors selling fruit and all types of wares.
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Afghans are endlessly creative in finding ways to carve homes into whatever space is available, as on this hillside in Kabul.
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Snow-capped mountains surround Kabul.
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Kuchi nomads make their living driving herds of sheep, goats, donkeys, and camels to the city. A single sheep may sell for as much as $250.
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The Darul Aman Palace on the outskirts of Kabul was constructed during the reign of King Amanullah Khan. Though its name means “abode of peace,” it was virtually destroyed during battles among rival mujahideen factions in the early 1990s.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Employers know they can find men looking for work on this bridge over the Kabul River.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Kids play soccer in the street in Kabul with whatever is available—in this case, a basketball.
Dr. Dilip Joseph's journey
Joseph says the future of Afghanistan is in her people.