Crossing Afghanistan along the 'highway of death'
Five years after the US withdrawal, Afghanistan's Highway 1, once known as the 'highway of death,' remains perilous despite Taliban rule.
Highway 1, Afghanistan's Ring Road, connects major cities but gained infamy after 9/11 as a hotspot for crime and fighting between Kabul and Kandahar, the Taliban's birthplace.
Travelers faced extortions, kidnappings and suicide bombings along this critical route. Now, journalists return to assess its condition under Taliban control.
The road's transformation reflects Afghanistan's ongoing challenges since the US-led war ended, with security concerns persisting despite regime change.
Post-War Reality
Claire Billet and Sandra Calligaro, who previously reported from Afghanistan, have returned to document changes on this notorious highway.
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