Afghanistan: A Land Weeping in Pain

"Afghanistan: A Land Weeping in Pain" is a profound and honest look at the complex issues facing one of the most challenging countries in the world. From poppy cultivation and opium trafficking to bloody ethnic conflicts, from the exploitation of women and child marriages to the horrifying reality of human organ trade - this book reveals what often remains hidden.
Based on real stories, UN interviews, and expert data, it speaks not only of pain and suffering but also of the courage, hope, and desire for change among the Afghan people.

Aslonov Bakhtiyor Naimjonovich (Naziri) — Tajik writer, publicist, satirical poet, and cultural figure. He was born on December 25, 1979, in the city of Istaravshan, Sughd Region, Republic of Tajikistan, into a family of renowned poets — Naimjon Naziri and Ra'no Safarova. From an early age, he developed a deep love for literature, history, and the written word.
In 1996, he graduated with honors from Secondary School No. 36 named after A.S. Pushkin. In 2004, he enrolled at the Tax Law Institute, Faculty of Civil Law, and graduated in 2009. Since 1996, he has worked in the museum sector, and since 2013, he has served as Director of the Istaravshan Historical and Regional Museum.
Bakhtiyor Naziri is a recognized intellectual and educator. He has been a member of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan since 2013 and a member of the International Confederation of the Union of Journalists of Tajikistan since 2015. He holds the honorary title "Excellence in Culture and Press of the Republic of Tajikistan" and has received numerous diplomas, certificates, and acknowledgments for his contributions to national culture, education, and the preservation of historical heritage.
He is the author of more than 150 historical and journalistic articles, published in leading national and regional publications such as Narodnaya Tribuna, Voice of the People, Republic, USSR, Sughd Truth, Toiler, Istaravshan News, The People's Thought, and others.
In 2017, his books were published by Andaleb and Er-Graf publishing houses:- A satirical poetry collection "A Bunch of Thorns",- The historical study "The Mystery of the Egyptian Pyramids' Construction",- The centennial tribute to the October Revolution "Revolutions and Popular Uprisings".
Today, Bakhtiyor Aslonov (Naziri) is actively writing in the fiction genre. His novels "Under the Shadow of the Mafia", "The Poison of the Red Rose", "The Battle for New York", "Saddam Hussein – Leader of the East", "The Black Continent", "A Letter for the Cardinal", "The Code of the Red Dragon", and others explore themes of espionage, political intrigue, mafia, power struggles, and human drama.