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The pain after war: A dialogue between war and peace
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Two years after the U.S. government's troops withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, the scars left by wars still run deep within societies and individuals. The memories of past conflicts continue to shape the present.

From ancient times to the present day, wars have mainly been fought over territory, religion, ideology, resources and power. The consequences have been devastating, with countless lives lost, families torn apart, and communities destroyed. 

What has been the biggest change over the past 20 years? Earlier this year, we interviewed individuals from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, posing questions about their current lives and work. Additionally, street interviews were carried out with residents of Beijing after showing them clips of the answers given by people from these three regions.

The thought-provoking and varied responses to the same questions serve as both a condemnation and a reflection of war. They also convey a yearning for peace and the building of a shared human destiny.

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