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Re:Pamir Highway: An epic drive on the roof of the world by rmason on Thursday January 03, 2019 @03:24PM (#18818957)
I wonder if the Taliban who are across what looks like an easily fjorded stream knew Westerners were travelling that highway might they cross the border and kidnap and hold a few for ransom?

Still it looks like a very challenging drive with very beautiful scenery.

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Re:Pamir Highway: An epic drive on the roof of the world by bloat on Thursday January 03, 2019 @03:52PM (#18819165)
There's some info here about the current situation, after last years attack in Tajikistan. Seems to still be considered somewhat safe.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/were-the-ame...

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Re:Pamir Highway: An epic drive on the roof of the world by Mediterraneo10 on Thursday January 03, 2019 @08:45PM (#18821288)
The inhabitants of the Wakhan Corridor are mainly Pamiris like their kin in Tajikistan or nomadic Kyrgyz. Neither group is sympathetic to the Taliban. Sure, Taliban from further afield could strike there, but there is a reason that generally not only was Tajikistan safe, but for several years after the American invasion tourists commonly visited across the border in the Wakhan.
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