An indoor scene in Kandahar, Afghanistan, depicts two individuals standing on a decorated stage, likely during a formal event or ceremony. Both individuals are dressed in a combination of traditional Afghan clothing (loose dark trousers and boots) and tactical gear. Their faces are partially obscured by dark head coverings, and both wear wide-brimmed hats, one with a headlamp and the other with goggles pushed up. The individual in the foreground is holding a rifle, possibly an M16 or similar model, and is wearing a tactical vest over a dark top. The second individual, positioned slightly behind, is wearing a light brown jacket over a dark top. The stage features a dark green pleated curtain as a backdrop. Decorative golden panels with intricate cut-out patterns frame parts of the stage, one adorned with white floral garlands. A large, illuminated white structure, resembling a letter 'G' or a curved abstract design with an orange neon outline, stands prominently in the background. Near the individual holding the rifle, two flags are visible. One is white with black Arabic script, which is the Shahada (the Islamic creed), and is widely recognized as a flag of the Taliban. The other flag is green with white Arabic script, also appearing to be the Shahada. A clear plastic water bottle rests on the stage floor. The setting, attire, and flags suggest an event organized by or involving the Taliban. The scene is illuminated by artificial light, indicating it is indoors, with no clear cues for the time of day.

Formal ceremony observed in Kandahar wit

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Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 03:58 PM

Kandahar, Afghanistan

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