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Afghans Throng Closing Saudi Embassy
Wednesday, September 26, 2001
The Associated Press

“It is our duty to defend our country and our people, and God willing, I too am going back for that same purpose.”

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- AP
Afghan men thronged their closing embassy in the Saudi capital by the defiant hundreds Wednesday, adamant they would return home to fight a feared U.S. attack.

“I am going back to defend my country, and may God help me,” 33-year-old Nur Khan said, eagerly reclaiming his passport from rushing embassy workers.

Afghan embassy staff worked through piles of royal-blue Afghanistan passports, hurrying to complete paperwork for as many of the men as possible before they themselves were forced to leave Saudi Arabia.
(More: Arab World News Source)

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