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 "place": "Kabul, Afghanistan",
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 "headline": "Afghanistan's Music Ban Resistance",
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  "Musicians in Kabul defy a government-imposed music ban to preserve cultural traditions, per eurasiareview.com. The crackdown has led to underground performances and increased resistance among artists.",
  "The U.S. State Department warns that deporting Afghans back to Taliban-controlled areas could expose them to persecution, Bloomberg reports. Lawmakers criticize the administration's plan as risky for vulnerable populations.",
  "Despite restrictions, artists continue to perform in secret, maintaining cultural practices amidst political pressure. The resistance reflects broader societal pushback against oppressive policies, according to nytimes.com."
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