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Added on the 19/08/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Ukraine's national flag and the flag of a Ukrainian infantry brigade fly over Kyiv, as the nation celebrates its Independence Day and marks the milestone of six months of war. IMAGES
Kiev (Ukraine), Aug 20 (EFE / EPA) .- (camera: Sergey Dolzhenko) Ukrainian soldiers participate in a rehearsal of the military parade for the celebration of Independence Day in the center of Kiev, Ukraine.
Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 19 (EFE / EPA).- In an unusual gesture, the Taliban fighters on Thursday protected worshipers of the Shiite minority from possible attacks during their most sacred holiday, Ashura, even though for years this minority was targeted by insurgents and the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) for considering them apostates.FOOTAGE OF THE AFGHANISTAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN KABUL.
Kolkata (India), Aug 15 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Piyal Adhikary) Despite the 75th anniversary of their independence from the British Empire, India and Pakistan continue to clash for control of Kashmir, the largest source of instability in the region.Almost 75 years later, and despite independence, "Kashmir continues to be a black stain," political analyst and well-known jurist Sheikh Showkat Hussain told Efe.FOOTAGE OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN KOLKATA.
Kiev, Aug 24 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sergei Dolzhenko) Thousands of people took part on Monday in a march for the 29th anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union.FOOTAGE OF THE MARCH.