Afghan king ends 29 years in exile

Mohammad Zaher Shah, Afghanistan’s deposed king, ended 29 years in exile today, arriving at Kabul airport to a crowd of dignitaries and an honour guard.

Mohammad Zaher Shah, Afghanistan’s deposed king, ended 29 years in exile today, arriving at Kabul airport to a crowd of dignitaries and an honour guard.

It was a historic return that many believe will help bring stability to the war-torn country and unify its ethnic and tribal groups.

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