Afghanistan - The Revolution
Hanna Salah
About this book
"Afghanistan - The Revolution" is a gripping account of the socio-political upheaval that transformed Afghanistan during the late 1970s, focusing on the rise of the People's Democratic Party and the subsequent Soviet invasion. The narrative explores themes of ideologically-driven conflict, the struggle for power, and the profound impact of foreign intervention on national identity. This book is significant as it provides a nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in Afghan history, illuminating the complexities that continue to shape the region today.
Why it was banned
Reported by B'Tselem as a book prohibited by the IDF in the West Bank.
Censorship history
Reported by B'Tselem as prohibited by the IDF in the West Bank. The book's coverage of revolutionary politics in Afghanistan placed it within the IDF's broad restriction of left-wing and anti-imperialist political literature from the occupied territories' libraries and bookshops.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | —lifted | Political | ||
| Reported by B'Tselem as prohibited by the IDF in the West Bank | ||||