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When I first visited in March 2002, from the little information that they had, adults could not come to believe that the situation had gotten better. Although the adults could not confine the boys full of curiosity at home, they tried to confine the girls at home. When the peace had stabilized in July, the whole village had finally accepted peace, and I could see the vigor with which the people were starting their lives over. Children regardless of whether they were boys or girls were energetic, and told us many stories in the school plaza where restoration was almost completed.
During the war in the Bamiyan region, countless landmines were buried. Not only were these mines aimed to defend the region, but they also were aimed to make people forfeit the land thus, there were toy-shaped mines intended to attract the children. Moreover, a large amount of unexploded bombs lay un-disposed. After the Taliban forces were driven out, people were relieved and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, yet, the danger of unexploded bombs and landmines lingered. If anything, it continues to grow. People in the region do not have a basic knowledge of these explosives; therefore, believing it to be safe, they expand their habitat and become increasingly victimized by the abandoned explosives. To completely rid the region of such danger, it will take a tremendous amount of time. Although many people endeavor to dismantle the unexploded bombs and landmines, no one knows when the land will be completely rid of them.
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