Energy Drink Craze Peps and Pacifies Weary Afghans

September 12, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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A production line in a warehouse in western Afghanistan churns out 24 energy drinks every second, feeding a thirst for the tonic used to mask life’s hardships and lift wilting spirits. The Taliban government has purged many signs of Western influence but a stimulant drink craze that arrived with US soldiers remains, and has even sprouted a thriving domestic industry. AFP

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