Afghanistan: Aziz Royesh's Marefat School
Despite death threats and firebombs, Aziz Royesh and his school are symbols of success in a country that is starving for education.
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Despite death threats and firebombs, Aziz Royesh and his school are symbols of success in a country that is starving for education.
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