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Night Letter

This is a threatening correspondence delivered under the cover of darkness by the Taliban.

Mujahadeen

This refers to an Afghan freedom fighter.

Jirga

This is a village council or meeting which must take place whenever a major decision is to be made within or for the people of a village.

Central Asia Institute

This is the organization co-founded by Greg Mortenson that raises money for and provides building supplies and money for teacher salaries to schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan to promote education for female students.

NGO

This represents non-governmental organizations which operate in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Kirghiz

Mortenson made a promise to the people of this region that he would build a school in their remote village.

Irshad Pass

This path is extremely remote and often closed off for six months or more during the winter due to heavy snows.

Khyber Pass

Mortenson and Sarfraz...

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