This is not the first time Afghanistan’s flag has changed. Since the Emirate of Afghanistan became fully independent from Britain more than 100 years ago, its flag has changed at least 18 times.

The flag of Afghanistan is carried out at the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 24, 2021.

Afghanistan's flag will be displayed at the Paralympics opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 24, despite the absence of the country at the games, organisers have said.

KABUL, Afghanistan — A small flag shop, tucked away in the courtyard of a Kabul market, has documented Afghanistan’s turbulent history over the decades with its ever-changing merchandise.

The flag of Afghanistan will be used as a symbol of “solidarity and peace” as the Paralympic Games kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday. CNN values your feedback 1.

Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, athletes couldn't make the Paralympic Games. But Afghanistan's flag flew during the opening ceremony.

The Afghanistan flag will be displayed in Tuesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympics even though the country’s athletes were not able to get to Tokyo to compete. Skip Navigation.

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The flag of Afghanistan will be used as a symbol of “solidarity and peace” as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kicks off on Tuesday night in Japan.. The 16th Summer Paralympics – delayed by a ...